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Ask HN: Feels like Search results is weird on Google, You too?

May 09, 2024 - news.ycombinator.com
The article discusses the perceived decline in the quality of Google's search results, with users noting that relevant information is often missing. The author suggests this may be due to users deleting posts after Stackoverflow announced plans to sell their data to LLM Corp. This has reportedly led to a sense of unease when using Google's search function.

In the comments, users share their experiences with Google's search function, with some noting that it has been performing poorly for a while, even for technical queries. One user mentions considering switching to a paid search service, Kagi, while another user found success using a different search engine, DuckDuckGo (DDG), to find a bug report that Google failed to display. The final comment suggests that search engines may be intentionally reducing their effectiveness as they are not as profitable as other ventures.

Key takeaways:

  • The user seungwoolee518 has noticed a change in Google search results, particularly after Stackoverflow announced they would sell their data to LLM Corp.
  • Some users have tried replacing Google with other search engines like ChatGPT and Kagi, but have faced issues like false information and subscription fees.
  • One user found DuckDuckGo (DDG) to be more helpful in finding specific information, suggesting that it might be a good alternative to Google.
  • There is a speculation that search engines are intentionally being less helpful as they are not as profitable as other ventures like LLMs.
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