I think this is a really beneficial mindset to have. We, as individuals, often feel helpless with so much bad going on in the world. But education is so powerful! Learning about technology like AI allows us to make informed decisions about using it or not.

Education as empowerment applies to any big issue we feel we have no control of. Spreading awareness and educating others can definitely change culture and empower people to make change on a personal level.

It is disappointing that scientists and researchers can no longer gain entry to what once was accessible to them - the only way research can advance is by building upon what is already known. When we lose access to past findings, it becomes almost impossible to conduct new research and build on existing knowledge.

Since AI summary bots are making it easier to spread false information, researchers might have to spend more time fact-checking what they find. As a society, this could lead to slower discoveries, and slower scientific progress overall.

I think creators who are choosing to stay independent and in control of their own content are really refreshing. Wealth and/or recognition would be a convincing reason for most to shift towards open web publishing. However, I believe that maintaining authority over your work and staying true to what belongs to you is more valuable than money.