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Google AI summaries are ruining the livelihoods of recipe writers: ‘It’s an extinction event’
AI Mode is mangling recipes by merging instructions from multiple creators – and causing them huge dips in ad traffic
TL;DR
- Google's AI Mode generates recipes by synthesizing elements from multiple sources, sometimes resulting in nonsensical or inaccurate combinations.
- Food bloggers' original recipes, often not copyrightable, are being repurposed by AI without attribution, appearing in AI-generated cookbooks and websites.
- The proliferation of AI-generated recipes threatens the livelihood of food bloggers who rely on ad revenue from their original content.
- Some bloggers have experienced significant traffic loss, while others maintain stability by focusing on community building over search engine optimization.
- Legal recourse for bloggers is limited due to recipes generally not being copyrightable.
- While AI content is increasingly present, surveys suggest some users find it less trustworthy than human-created content.
- Potential solutions like subscription models or a return to cookbooks are discussed, but face challenges.
- AI bots are also reportedly trained on copyrighted material from published books, leading to further concerns about content theft.