Google has reduced the frequency of AI overviews in response to criticism regarding incorrect and misleading information. Two different SEO platforms, SEOClarity and SERanking, analyzed keywords to provide insights on this topic. According to SERanking, AI overviews now appear in 8.71% of searches, down from 64% in the past. SEOClarity reported a lower percentage, with … Read more
Google has released a new FAQ document on its forums regarding AI Summaries, specifically addressing the question of why users cannot turn off AI overviews. The company’s goal is to assist users in quickly and reliably finding the information they seek. Google conducted extensive testing through Search Labs to determine the usefulness of generative AI … Read more
Professional journalists Michael Calore and Lauren Goode discuss their recommendations on the latest technology and entertainment in a podcast episode. Calore suggests a new book titled “Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock” by Cristoph Dallach, which delves into the evolution of music made by German bands from the mid-60s to the mid-80s. The book … Read more
Google recently expanded its AI Overviews feature in the US, providing AI-generated summaries for various queries. However, the responses generated were deemed inaccurate, strange, or even dangerous by users. In response to the criticism, Google has stated that they are taking quick action on offensive queries. According to a statement given to Android Authority, Google … Read more
The recent release of AI Overviews from Google has led to misinformation and errors in search results. While AI has the potential to provide quick answers and summaries, it is not always reliable and can often produce incorrect information. This has raised concerns about the role of AI in search and the accuracy of the … Read more
Google has been facing criticism for the inaccurate and sometimes bizarre answers provided by AI Overviews in search results. These AI-generated answers, which Google recently expanded, have led to instances like suggesting adding glue to pizza or eating a small stone a day. While Google is working to address these inaccurate results, a company spokesperson … Read more
Google has introduced a new feature called “AI Overviews” in Search, where users now receive an AI chatbot’s response at the top of the results page instead of a list of links. However, these AI answers have been found to sometimes be bizarre or misleading, with examples like suggesting putting glue on pizzas and claiming … Read more
Google recently made AI Overviews the default for search results in the US, with plans to expand to other regions. However, there have been issues with the accuracy and safety of these AI-generated results, leading to concerns and criticisms. In response to the backlash, Google defended AI Overviews, stating that some viral posts highlighting problems … Read more
Google introduced Add AI Overviews (AIO) to US search results on May 14. While it is implied that links featured in AIO receive higher click-through rates (CTR), Google has not provided a clear confirmation of this statement when directly questioned. When discussing this topic with clients, it is important to consider that AIO offers a … Read more
In a recent series of events, both Google and OpenAI unveiled advancements in artificial intelligence. OpenAI introduced a voice-based assistant, ChatGPT 4o, which features a unique voice resembling that of Scarlet Johansson. Meanwhile, Google showcased AI Overviews at a developer conference, a feature that provides natural language responses to search queries, eliminating the need to … Read more