40: Google Somehow Got Even More Shit

We revisit our Why Google Is Shit Now episode with something of an update: Google got worse! Of course we're talking about the embarrassing rollout of Google's AI-powered answers. Jason explains the supply chain of data, and especially how it comes from Reddit posts. After the break, Emanuel continues the Google theme with a Google researcher written study which shows that AI is now a leading disinformation vector. In the subscribers-only section, we talk about Sam's and Emaunel's piece on AI-generated CSAM not being a victimless crime.

• Google Is Paying Reddit $60 Million for Fucksmith to Tell Its Users to Eat Glue
• Google Researchers Say AI Now Leading Disinformation Vector (and Are Severely Undercounting the Problem)
• AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Is Not a ‘Victimless Crime’

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