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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly brought numerous advancements in various industries, including content creation. With the rise of AI-powered tools, creating content has become easier and faster. However, this convenience comes at a cost for original writers and authors.
In recent years, there has been a growing concern among independent publishers about how their work is being overshadowed by AI-generated content. Google’s algorithm heavily relies on keywords and highly ranked websites, leading to AI-generated articles ranking higher in search results. This ultimately affects the visibility and reach of original content by independent writers.
One of the main issues with AI-generated content is its lack of creativity and originality. While AI can produce articles on a wide range of topics, it lacks the human touch and unique perspective that comes from an individual writer’s personal experience and knowledge. This results in generic and repetitive content flooding the internet, making it difficult for independent writers to stand out.
Google says in its latest core update announcement “We’re making several updates to our spam policies to better address new and evolving abusive practices that lead to unoriginal, low-quality content showing up on Search. We’ll take action on more types of these manipulative behaviors starting today. While our ranking systems keep many types of low-quality content from ranking highly on Search, these updates allow us to take more targeted action under our spam policies.”
But still, we’re seeing those sites ranking abruptly in search engines like they have taken the place in first page of search results. It is such a frustration and pressure on independent writers to stand in front of these sites that have strategically manipulated and placed their websites on top and Google can’t do much in this case as they have become renowned and made a place in Google’s most prioritized websites that even publishing copied content will rank in the first place and even in Google’s discover.
Many independent writers told us that we had worked hard to produce original and human-written content but as it was a website where SEO efforts were less while the content was original, websites like those had to face these frustrations and biasedness. Now they have shut down their sites. The survey will be updated soon here.
The authoritative site takes advantage of appearing in search results twice or even three or four times. Isn’t this an biasedness?
Moreover, AI-generated content is often biased towards popular or trending topics, leaving out important but less talked about subjects. This further limits the diversity and depth in content available online, ultimately hurting independent writers who may specialize in niche or lesser-known topics.
Another major concern is the copyright infringement caused by AI-generated content. With advanced algorithms that can gather information from various sources, AI technology has made it easier to replicate and modify existing content without proper attribution. This not only devalues the hard work of original writers but also raises ethical issues surrounding ownership and intellectual property.
Additionally, AI-generated content is often optimized for search engines rather than for actual readers. This means that while it may rank higher in search results, the quality of the content itself may be lacking. Original writers, on the other hand, focus on creating engaging and thought-provoking pieces that resonate with their audience.
In conclusion, while AI has indeed revolutionized the way we create and consume content, its impact on independent writers cannot be ignored. The rise of AI-generated articles has led to a decline in visibility and recognition for original writers and authors. It is important for search engines and readers alike to recognize the value and importance of original content, and for AI technology to be used ethically in the content creation process. Only then can we achieve a balance between convenience and creativity in the digital world.
Note: This blog post was written entirely by an independent writer with no assistance from AI-powered tools.