The article is a commentary on Google's new AI search results, which the author, Jeremiah Johnson, finds amusing and shares his favorite answers in a thread. The AI's responses range from bizarre to hilarious, with queries like "smoking while pregnant", "train eight days a week", and "how long can I stare at the sun" yielding unexpected results. The author also points out some potentially dangerous advice given by the AI, such as suggesting to clean with bleach and vinegar without warning about the toxic fumes this combination can produce.
In addition to the humorous content, Johnson also discusses the implications of these AI responses, suggesting that they reflect the influence of algorithmic feeds, disinformation, and other factors on the modern internet. He expresses concern about the potential for misinformation and the overall quality of information being disseminated. The author concludes by acknowledging that while some of the AI responses may be faked, the majority are real and can be replicated.
Key takeaways:
Google's new AI search results have been producing some humorous and questionable responses.
Some of the AI's answers include inappropriate suggestions and inaccurate information.
Despite some of the responses being potentially faked, the majority could be replicated or verified as real.
The author suggests that algorithmic feeds, AI slop, disinformation and enshittification are changing the modern internet.