SMRTR AIJan 24, 2025Hacker News

OpenAI just put the final nail in the coffin of the open World Wide Web

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OpenAI's new Operator AI agent can browse the web and complete tasks like booking tours, potentially disrupting online information access. This could threaten ad-supported websites and intermediaries like Google and TripAdvisor, forcing business model changes. The shift may lead to a structured data layer for AI and raise concerns about sourcing quality user-generated content. This development might significantly alter internet usage patterns and economics, possibly transforming the open web.

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