Archive - Alastair's Notebook

Are AI Overviews Killing the Open Web?

Google's AI Overviews are using publishers' content to generate answers, whilst publishers see their traffic plummet. The impact on the independent web…

Oct 7 •

Alastair Hazell

July 2025

Truth in a World of AI Slop

A thought-provoking look at how AI-generated content and social media are distorting our sense of truth – and what we can do to push back.

Jul 15 •

Alastair Hazell

May 2025

Being Human in the Age of AI

In this piece, I explore the psychological impact of AI on how we think, create, and value what it means to be human. From junk content and trust issues…

May 30 •

Alastair Hazell

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