Ask HN: Why) are you using AI to browse the web?

by ATechGuyon 2/17/2026, 8:06 PMwith 4 comments

[Posting again in hopes of gaining further perspectives and insights]

Do you still browse the web the same way you did (say 5 years ago) or you use AI to browse, summarize, etc. on websites? Is it about speed/efficiency, instant answers (gratification), or something else?

I've noticed I'm less willing to read long articles now that I can get instant summaries. I'm curious to understand if AI is saving us time or is it training us to avoid effort.

by PaulHouleon 2/17/2026, 8:07 PM

I definitely use the "AI Mode" a lot in Google Search in preference to the old search interface.