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Will Search Engine Traffic Really Drop 25% by 2026, As Gartner Predicts?

Big Technology • 6004 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Search Engines AI Predictions Business impact Content Strategy
  1. Gartner predicts a 25% drop in traditional search engine traffic by 2026, with AI chatbots and virtual agents gaining more traction.
  2. The decline in search engine traffic could significantly impact major players like Google and potentially lead to a shift in web navigation towards chatbots and away from traditional search.
  3. The prediction of a decline in search traffic raises questions about the future of web content strategy and the role of individual web pages in the era of AI-driven answer engines.

⬜ Beyond the search engine

One Thing • 573 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Search Engines Algorithms Internet Social media Data Privacy
  1. Utilize small, alternative search engines that offer unique approaches not influenced by market trends
  2. Consider using unconventional methods when searching, such as leveraging platforms like Reddit for information
  3. Prioritize authentic search experiences, focusing on genuine connections and unique discoveries rather than catering solely to algorithms

Console #195 -- Top open source projects of the week 🎉

Console • 354 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Open Source Search Engines Finance AI Tools
  1. This post features top open source projects of the week on search engines, finance, and AI tools.
  2. Highlighted projects include Stract - a web search engine, Rye - offering a Hassle-Free Python Experience, and Maybe - an OS for personal finances.
  3. Additional projects like Pkl, Fabric, and WhisperKit are also showcased with their unique features.

New cracks emerge in Elon Musk's Twitter

Platformer • 3164 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Social media Software E-commerce Search Engines AI
  1. Twitter employees faced disruptions like Slack going down and Jira not working, causing frustration and questions about payment.
  2. Elon Musk announced plans to open source Twitter's algorithm, but doubts arise among employees about the transparency and actual release of the code.
  3. Twitter's performance has been degrading, with issues like increased latency during peak usage times, including events like the Super Bowl and a Twitter outage in Asia.
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DuoLingo's monetization machine and Google banishes blue links

Department of Product • 648 implied HN points • 18 May 23
🕹 Technology Startups AI Monetization Voice technology Search Engines
  1. Google is changing its search results page to prioritize AI-generated information over blue links, presenting a strategic dilemma for tech companies.
  2. DuoLingo saw impressive revenue growth thanks to their new monetization machine, DuoLingo Max, leveraging proprietary machine learning models and GPT-4.
  3. A new startup, Async, aims to streamline asynchronous voice communication for corporate environments, offering a potential solution for message management overload.

Practico-inertia

Internal exile • 8 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Generative models Search Engines Language Models
  1. Generative models like Google's Gemini can create controversial outputs, raising questions about the accuracy and societal impact of AI-generated content.
  2. Users of generative models sometimes mistakenly perceive the AI output as objective knowledge, when it is actually a reflection of biases and prompts.
  3. The use of generative models shifts power dynamics and raises concerns about the control of reality and information by technology companies.

📈 Chartpack - Monetization models (part 2)

Department of Product • 117 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Monetization Generative AI Search Engines Advertising
  1. Google heavily relies on advertising, with search and YouTube being significant sources of revenue.
  2. Generative AI could pose a threat to Google's search business model by providing all answers directly, potentially decreasing the need for users to click on search results.
  3. Microsoft's strategic partnership with Bing and OpenAI is seen as a move to challenge Google's search business, focusing on software subscriptions.

Reddit's Rise to Search Dominance

Jay's Data Stream • 5 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Search Engines Artificial Intelligence
  1. Reddit's partnership with Google for AI training is a significant step in the tech world.
  2. Google's support for forums in search results has increased traffic to various sites, including Reddit, Quora, and LinkedIn.
  3. Despite Reddit's rise in search dominance, there are concerns about the quality of search results and the potential impact on SERP integrity.

Invecchiare al tempo della rete: conversazione con Massimo Mantellini

Vincos Newsletter • 117 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AI Social media E-commerce Search Engines Streaming platforms
  1. In the world of technology, the impact of aging in a youthful online environment is an interesting topic to explore.
  2. Marketing experts continue to develop strategies despite economic uncertainties, emphasizing the need to adapt and innovate.
  3. Recent developments in social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok highlight the evolving landscape of features and functionalities to enhance user experiences.

AI is Revolutionizing Search but Also Bringing a Major Problem

Jeff’s Substack • 1 HN point • 29 Mar 24
🕹 Technology AI Search Engines Content Generation Tech Companies AI Applications
  1. Artificial intelligence is changing the way we search for information by providing direct answers instead of links, decreasing reliance on traditional search methods.
  2. AI-generated content is abundant online but varies in quality, affecting the usefulness of search results and potentially disrupting the balance between publishers, tech giants, and advertisers.
  3. The rise of AI tools like GPT-4 and platforms like Reddit faces challenges and changes traditional online interactions and communities, leading to shifts in websites and businesses.

⚡️ Stability for Blender, AI summarisation now in Brave

aidaily • 39 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Search Engines
  1. Brave Search has launched a new AI-powered summarization feature.
  2. Stability AI has introduced a free tool for Blender, allowing users to create AI-based textures and effects without the need for a skilled 2D artist.
  3. Various AI tools are available for tasks like image editing, font pairing, website scraping, legal document summarization, and voice transformation.

The Daily Me sets sail and promptly runs aground on the shoals of targeted advertising

Perfecting Equilibrium • 19 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Advertising Search Engines Artificial Intelligence Business Models
  1. Marketers can struggle to convert knowledge about their audience into effective sales strategies.
  2. Google revolutionized search by categorizing web pages based on context, not just keywords.
  3. Tech giants focusing on targeted advertising saw backlash and trillions in market value loss.

ChatGPT and Search: Part 2

From First Principles • 1 HN point • 13 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Search Engines Artificial Intelligence Mobile technology Advertising
  1. Google thrived by putting the user experience first, compared to competitors that were distracted by various things.
  2. Google's innovative search features, clean user interface, and strong search quality helped it maintain supremacy over rivals like Yahoo! and Bing.
  3. Facebook was not a significant threat to Google Search; Google survived challenges from mobile devices by launching features tailored for mobile search.

[ The Process] : How Small Startups Can Thrive and Compete with Big Tech

Makers Station • 0 implied HN points • 18 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Startups AI Search Engines
  1. Small startups can compete with big tech by setting themselves apart with unique features and offerings.
  2. Identifying niche markets and creating products that can't easily be replicated is a great strategy for startups to compete against big tech.
  3. Offering unique value, analyzing competitors' weaknesses, and providing real added value are crucial for startups to stand out and succeed in the market.

RAG to riches - the business model for the generative internet

Steven’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 26 Oct 23
🕹 Technology AI Search Engines Digital Publishing Advertising
  1. Generative search engines are changing how we consume information and threatening the traditional publisher advertising model.
  2. A new business model of programatic RAG royalties is seen as a solution to AI scraping, involving AI sharing revenue with content sources.
  3. Challenges in implementing a RAG royalty network include trust issues, measuring content value, and determining fair royalties for different publishers.

A Story of Failure; BASE Tech: Full Text Search Engines

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Engineering Search Engines Software Data Analysis Development
  1. Mistakes happen in engineering, and it's important to have a positive culture that supports learning from failures without blame.
  2. Implementing a full-text search engine in your app can greatly enhance the search experience for users by offering advanced features like relevance ranking and language analysis.
  3. When adding a full-text search feature, make sure to gather requirements, choose the right engine, build a robust implementation plan, and continuously test and optimize for performance and user feedback.

All those Snapchats may cause your soul to rot.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Social media Search Engines Tech development Internet culture Media platforms
  1. Snapchat's design attracts young users with its intentionally light-hearted approach.
  2. Google's search results sometimes favor pirated content over original creators, like in the case of porn producers.
  3. Simple memes, like 'the dress' online debate, can spark significant scientific curiosity and questioning.