Pluralistic: Gemini is better than search because Google enshittified search (29 Jun 2026)

Cory Doctorow discusses the deterioration of Google's search functionality, criticizing its monopolistic tactics that prioritize ad revenues over quality content. He argues that Google's transition to AI-generated summaries undermines the web's ecosystem, harming content creators by extracting value without a reciprocal benefit, and outlines a broader concern about tech industry's shift toward surveillance and control.