Google Search Ranks AI Spam Above Original Reporting in News Results

Google Search has been ranking AI-generated spam content above original reporting in its news results, despite efforts to combat this issue earlier in the year. Plagiarized articles, including those with AI-generated illustrations, have been appearing at the top of search results, even surpassing reputable sources like WIRED. The spam content, found in multiple languages, copies articles from various outlets like Reuters and TechCrunch. Google had implemented algorithm changes and new spam policies to address this problem, aiming to reduce low-quality and unoriginal content in search results. However, SEO experts continue to express concerns over the prevalence of AI-generated spam and the challenges faced by original content creators in protecting their work. While Google has taken action against sites violating its policies, the issue of spam in search results persists, leading to tensions within the industry. The lack of transparency and the impact on publishers' traffic highlight the ongoing struggle to combat spam and uphold the quality of content displayed in Google News.