Google announces AI Mode, a new AI-driven search tool.

Concerns emerge about its effect on the traditional web ecosystem.

About 68% of online activity starts on search engines, primarily Google.

The traditional model relies on website visits through search results.

AI Mode replaces traditional search results with chatbot-like responses.

Critics fear this could reduce traffic to independent websites significantly.

Some experts foresee a 'machine web' era focused on AI interactions.

Critics argue that quality information may become more scarce.

Loss of revenue for content creators as AI answers provide direct responses.

Possibility of a digital economy dominated by few large entities.

The internet may undergo significant changes in how information is found.

Ongoing discussions about the balance between AI advancements and maintaining a healthy web.