Will AI Restrict Access to Authentic Knowledge Sources Online

What Happened

The Wall Street Journal discusses the growing concern that AI models, which are trained on extensive online data, may reduce the supply and visibility of genuine knowledge in the future. As AI-generated content increases and human-created online information becomes harder to find or less economically sustainable, experts warn this could create a feedback loop. If original sources fade or shift behind paywalls, AI tools may increasingly recycle existing material, risking a decline in accurate and updated knowledge for users.

Why It Matters

This issue highlights a potential long-term risk for information integrity and access, with broader consequences for education, research, and society\’s knowledge base. The evolution of AI could inadvertently restrict the quality and scope of learning resources for future generations. Read more in our AI News Hub