Google Rushes to Fix AI Search Giving Dangerous Advice

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Google is urgently addressing incorrect and dangerous AI-generated search results, such as advising users to eat rocks, which originated from satirical sources. The company is enhancing its systems to prevent misinformation, acknowledging that many errors stem from data voids. Despite the backlash, Google plans to expand its AI Overviews to over a billion users by year-end. Critics warn of the risks of AI spreading false information and damaging Google's credibility.
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