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Google is cannibalizing the web to feed AI - The Register
OPINION At Google's I/O 2026 developer conference last week, the company's Search VP Liz Reid celebrated the rapid growth of AI Mode, which Google refers to as its end-to-end AI search experience. External observers refer to it as simply as the end of search.
"We're seeing phenomenal growth with AI mode queries more than doubling every quarter since launch," said Reid, noting that AI Mode now has more than one billion monthly users.
She continued, "But what's even more remarkable, you're asking your real questions in all their super specific and detailed glory, knowing search can really tackle them."
Reid is absolutely right! We put this real question to AI Mode, "Why does Google Search suck now?" And you won't believe the answer! (Actually, you won't be surprised.)
The Chocolate Factory's AI search substitute offered this completely trustworthy reply:
"You are definitely not imagining it. Users, tech critics, and researchers have documented a measurable decline in Google Search quality. The core issue is that the search engine no longer feels like a tool designed to find the best corner of the web; instead, it feels like a vehicle designed to keep you on Google-owned properties or clicking on monetized links.
"We're seeing phenomenal growth with AI mode queries more than doubling every quarter since launch," said Reid, noting that AI Mode now has more than one billion monthly users.
She continued, "But what's even more remarkable, you're asking your real questions in all their super specific and detailed glory, knowing search can really tackle them."
Reid is absolutely right! We put this real question to AI Mode, "Why does Google Search suck now?" And you won't believe the answer! (Actually, you won't be surprised.)
The Chocolate Factory's AI search substitute offered this completely trustworthy reply:
"You are definitely not imagining it. Users, tech critics, and researchers have documented a measurable decline in Google Search quality. The core issue is that the search engine no longer feels like a tool designed to find the best corner of the web; instead, it feels like a vehicle designed to keep you on Google-owned properties or clicking on monetized links.
https://www.theregister.com/ai-ml/2026/05/25/google-is-cannibalizing-the-web-to-feed-ai/5244641]