By Matt G. Southern
Publication Date: 2026-03-17 18:49:00
Google has removed “What People Suggest,” a search feature that used AI to organize health perspectives from online discussions. The confirmation came as Google held its annual Check Up event, where it announced new AI health features for YouTube.
A Google spokesperson confirmed the removal to The Guardian, calling it part of a “broader simplification” of the search results page. The spokesperson said the decision was unrelated to the quality or safety of the feature. The Guardian also reported, citing three people familiar with the matter, that the feature was pulled after a trial run.
“What People Suggest” launched on mobile devices in the U.S. last year at Google’s annual health event, The Check Up. At the time, Karen DeSalvo, then Google’s chief health officer, said people value hearing from others who have experienced similar health conditions. DeSalvo retired in August and was succeeded by Dr. Michael Howell, who led this year’s Check Up announcements.
