Waiter, There's an LLM in My Search - Exploring the Future of Search Engines
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Explore a thought-provoking 39-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3) examining the current challenges and potential solutions for web search in the era of Large Language Models (LLMs). Delve into the problematic aspects of AI-generated content in search results, including dangerous misinformation like suggestions to eat rocks or incorrect mushroom foraging advice. Learn practical tips and techniques for improving search results from major providers like Google while considering alternative approaches to web discovery. Investigate the possibility of federated search systems as an alternative to centralized hyperscale providers, drawing insights from the fediverse movement. Through a mix of critical analysis and memes, gain understanding of how to put search capabilities back in the hands of users and explore potential futures for online information discovery.
Syllabus
38C3 - Waiter, There's An LLM In My Search!
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