Google’s AI Overviews Are Making Mistakes at Massive Scale. Here’s What to Know
Google’s AI Overviews Are Making Mistakes at Massive Scale. Here’s What to Know
A new analysis shows millions of mistakes, creating risks for health, safety, and everyday searches.
BY LEILA SHERIDAN, NEWS WRITER
Illustration: Inc; Photo: Google
Starting in 2024, Google began putting AI-generated summaries—called AI Overviews—at the top of its search results. Instead of just pointing users to websites, Google started answering questions directly.
At Google’s scale, even small mistakes can quickly turn........
