Google is introducing AI overviews into its search results for all users in the US, and they cannot be disabled. These overviews, similar to Featured Snippets and Knowledge Panels, will provide AI-generated answers to direct questions on Google Search. While the idea behind AI overviews is promising, the execution sometimes falls short, leading to incorrect or plagiarized responses.
However, there are ways to avoid these AI overviews on Google Search. One option is to manually skip them by using the “web” filter at the top of the search screen. This filter removes the AI overviews and other features, returning search results to traditional “10 Blue Links.” Alternatively, users can skip the overviews manually or automate the process by adding “udm=14” to the end of the URL, which can be done through browser settings.
Chromium-based browsers like Chrome and Edge support this URL modification, but Safari and Firefox require alternative methods. TenBlueLinks.org offers a solution for defaulting to the Google “Web” filter on Firefox and Chrome for Android, while udm14.com can redirect searches to the “Web” filter. Additionally, the Chrome extension “Goodbye, Google AI” can disable AI overviews, sponsored links, shopping blocks, and other elements on the search result page by trimming the display code.
While AI overviews may not appear in every search, some users may find them intrusive or inaccurate. The methods mentioned above provide solutions for avoiding these AI-generated responses on Google Search, catering to users who prefer the traditional search experience.
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