This Reddit post begins with the user KnightTrain expressing frustration after watching “John Wick 4” and searching for information about a potential “John Wick 5.” The comments show a broad frustration with the current state of internet search engines, particularly Google, which many users feel has devolved into a platform filled with AI-generated content, ads, and misinformation – also known as AI slop.
KnightTrain shared the following annotated screenshot of their failed Google search:
Commenters discuss the challenges of finding reliable information online, noting that popular searches often lead to a “hellscape” of irrelevant results. Some suggest that using Reddit can be useful for general opinions on products or topics, although others express skepticism about the reliability of Reddit as a source of information, citing instances of misinformation spreading within the platform.
Several users share tips for improving search results, such as adding specific modifiers to Google searches to filter out ads and AI content. They also highlight the rise of alternative search engines like Bing and DuckDuckGo, which some users find more effective than Google. The discussion includes concerns about the impact of AI on search results and the overall quality of information available online, with many lamenting the decline of the internet’s usefulness since around 2018. The sentiment is that the internet is increasingly polluted with low-quality content, making it harder to find accurate and relevant information.