Interestingly, there is a “small web” or “frugal” tech alternative which goes back to the basics:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_(protocol)
https://github.com/kr1sp1n/awesome-gemini
A pleasure to read and fun to set up an own server. I run an agate server (written in Rust) on a Raspberry Pi B which is attached to my home router. Needs only about 1 Watt of power.
(Not related in any manner to the Google AI stuff.)