Google Search Changes Are Killing Websites in an Age of AI Spam

Google's major search algorithm updates this past year have left many smaller websites with no other choice than to lay off staff. The internet is worse for it. https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/google-search-changes-are-killing-websites-in-an-age-of-ai-spam/#ftag=CADf328eec

Created 6mo | Dec 23, 2024, 2:50:30 PM


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