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AI Recipes Steal Bloggers' Livelihoods
15 Dec
Summary
- AI search modes merge recipes, devaluing creators' work.
- Bloggers fear AI slop will erode trust in online recipes.
- Some bloggers lost up to 80% of traffic due to AI.
Search engines' new AI features are controversially merging recipe instructions from various creators, resulting in unrecognizable and often nonsensical dishes. This practice severely impacts food bloggers who rely on ad revenue, as their carefully crafted content is presented in a diluted, unattributed form. Many fear this AI-generated content will confuse users and diminish trust in legitimate online recipe sources.
The AI's ability to synthesize information without proper attribution poses an existential threat to bloggers whose livelihoods depend on internet traffic and advertising. Some creators have experienced drastic drops in viewership, with one reporting an 80% loss. While a small segment of users distrust AI content, the convenience of AI summaries is leading many to bypass original recipe sites entirely.
Despite challenges like AI-generated content and the potential uncopyrightability of recipes, some bloggers are adapting by focusing on community building and unique content. However, the long-term viability of the ad-supported model is questioned, with suggestions ranging from subscription services to a resurgence of traditional cookbooks, though AI also impacts published books.
