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HomeNewsArtificial IntelligenceGoogle deletes X post after getting caught using a ‘stolen’ AI recipe infographic

Google deletes X post after getting caught using a ‘stolen’ AI recipe infographic

By Mayank Parmar

December 1, 2025
07:23 AM
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Google is facing backlash on X after a viral post for its NotebookLM appeared to use a food blogger’s work without credit.
Recently, Google launched Nano Banana Pro, its most powerful image model to date.
The model is likely trained on millions of websites and videos, which explains why it’s one of the best tools for generating realistic images.
It’s also very capable at creating infographics, and Google has been promoting that feature on X (formerly Twitter), especially for recipe-related posts.
In one such promotion, Google’s NotebookLM account shared an “infographic recipe card” for Classic Buttery Herb Stuffing, presented as a cozy “family recipe” you could generate with AI

Now-deleted post showing Google's X promotion
After the post went live, X user Nate Hake compared the card to a stuffing recipe from the blog HowSweetEats and found that it was strikingly identical.

Google AI post vs the original blog that the AI likely scrapped
Source: BleepingComputer
As the screenshot shows, the ingredients list and structure closely matched the original post.
Hake argued that the AI didn’t “think” but likely scraped the recipe word-for-word, ran it through Google’s model, and turned it into a cutesy card.
“Google has crossed the rubicon into publishing AI summaries that do not even link to the source websites at all. And they are doing this in clear violation of these websites’ posted terms of use,” Hake, who tracks AI slop, told BleepingComputer.
"This incident shows how Google is trying to leverage its Search monopoly into a monopoly on answers themselves. Whereas Google used to send clicks to websites who put in the hard work of creating content, with AI it increasingly is just scraping content, republishing that content in AI summary form, and sending fewer and fewer clicks to the original creators," Nate Hake explained.
After getting called out on X, Google has now quietly deleted the NotebookLM post.
However, the company is not alone in facing criticism for its AI promotions, as Microsoft recently pulled an X post as well after a Copilot feature failed to work in the ad itself.
Google is planning to monetize AI-generated answers on search
If you thought Google was building these tools to fuel AI slop and not its ad revenue, then you are in for a shock.
Google has already started testing ads in AI mode within the answers. These ads appear along with the citations, and you might not even realise if they're organic links or ads.

In a statement to BleepingComputer, Google later confirmed it was testing ads in AI mode as part of an experiment that has been going on for months.
However, Google is not the only company preparing ads in AI answers.
OpenAI, which currently dominates the AI market among consumers, is also experimenting with ads in ChatGPT.
Ads within ChatGPT could be highly customised, and influence buying behaviour significantly compared to Google ads.

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Mayank Parmar is an technology entrepreneur who is currently pursuing an MBA. At BleepingComputer, he covers technology news with a strong focus on Microsoft and Windows-related stories. He is always poking under the hood of Windows, looking for the latest secrets to reveal.

Comments

ken_smon - 59 minutes ago

Stop doing this:
"on X (formerly Twitter)"
It has been YEARS. Anyone who cares, knows.

ken_smon - 55 minutes ago

So pseudo-AI scrapes huge amounts copywritten text. And it is unable to think on its own.
How could it NOT plagiarize?

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Google is facing scrutiny following an incident involving its NotebookLM AI model and a promotional post on X (formerly Twitter). The core issue centers around accusations that Google’s AI system replicated a food blogger’s recipe card—specifically, a “Classic Buttery Herb Stuffing” recipe from HowSweetEats—without proper attribution. User Nate Hake identified a striking similarity between Google’s promotional post and the original recipe, leading to accusations that Google’s AI system had essentially “scraped” the content. Google subsequently deleted the offending NotebookLM post.

This incident highlights a growing concern regarding the ethical implications of AI content generation, particularly concerning copyright and intellectual property. The accusation that Google’s AI system lacked the ability to “think” independently and instead relied on verbatim copying reflects broader anxieties about the potential for AI to simply reproduce existing content without understanding or originality. The situation raises questions about how AI models are trained, the protocols in place for attribution, and the responsibilities of companies deploying these technologies.

Furthermore, the removal of the post followed Google's admission that it was experimenting by incorporating advertisements into its AI-generated answers. Google stated they were conducting a months-long experiment testing ads alongside AI-produced responses. This introduces a new layer of complexity, blurring the lines between organic information and paid advertising, posing questions about transparency and user trust.

The actions of Google mirror a similar situation involving Microsoft, which removed a Copilot feature ad from X after it failed to function as intended. This highlights a pattern of issues with AI-powered promotional content, suggesting potential flaws in current testing or deployment strategies.

The broader context of this incident is informed by the increasing dominance of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and the competitive pressure within the AI market. Google’s experiment with incorporating ads into its AI responses suggests a strategic move to leverage its search engine monopoly and explore new revenue streams. However, this strategy also carries risks, as evidenced by the negative publicity and potential damage to Google’s reputation. The incident underscores the urgency for the tech industry to address ethical considerations and develop robust frameworks for AI development and deployment.