The future relationship between Google AI and the Open Web is a complex question with no definitive answer. Here are some arguments for both coexistence and consumption:

Coexistence:

Symbiotic Relationship: AI can enhance the Open Web by personalizing search results, filtering content, and improving accessibility. Open Web provides vast data for AI development, fostering innovation.

Open Source AI: Development of open-source AI tools allows independent developers to contribute and compete with Google, preventing a monopoly.

Regulation and Standards: Regulations and open standards for AI development can ensure transparency, fairness, and prevent walled gardens controlled by Google.

Consumption:

Centralization: Google AI could become so powerful it dominates search results and user experience, limiting access to the broader Open Web.

Data Control: Reliance on Google AI could lead to them controlling vast amounts of user data, raising privacy concerns.

Algorithmic Bias: AI algorithms can perpetuate biases present in training data, potentially stifling diversity and innovation on the Open Web.

The most likely scenario is a hybrid approach, where Google AI coexists with the Open Web, but with regulations and open standards in place to prevent dominance and ensure a healthy balance.