Writers, journalists, and thought leaders are ditching Google for Substack. Google's 2023 Helpful Content Update and AI Overviews have driven creators away.
Google's updates have been met with criticism, particularly the AI Overviews, which have been called "the single biggest exercise in plagiarism ever conceived".
The Google we knew is no more. It’s turned its back on its founding principle: don’t be evil, and is now all-in on whatever’s going to make it the most money.
As a result, creators are seeking alternative platforms like Substack. Author's summary: Creators ditch Google for Substack due to updates.