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Google’s AI-Driven Search Overhaul Introduces Agents and Multimodal Capabilities
technology1 day ago

Google’s AI-Driven Search Overhaul Introduces Agents and Multimodal Capabilities

Google unveiled a sweeping AI-powered redesign of Search, adding a longer, more conversational interface, multimodal inputs (photos, videos, documents), and autonomous “agents” built on Gemini 3.5 Flash to monitor topics automatically. A new Gemini Spark integrates AI into Gmail and Docs, while a revamped shopping experience surfaces discounts. The changes aim to boost usage and ad-targeting but raise concerns about transparency, user choice, and potential reductions in traffic to third-party sites, fueling debate about the future of the open web.

via Indian Defence Review|
#ai#autonomous-agents#google
AI manipulation exposed: chatbots spread lies as Google tightens defenses
technology6 days ago

AI manipulation exposed: chatbots spread lies as Google tightens defenses

BBC’s investigation shows simple online posts can manipulate AI chatbots (including ChatGPT and Google’s AI overviews) to spread biased or false information on topics like health and finances. Google and other firms are updating anti-spam rules and refining how sources are cited, with signs of caveats and downranking for manipulated content. Experts warn these measures are a game of whack-a-mole, and AI tools may still present a single confident answer, so users should verify AI outputs with multiple sources.

via BBC|
#artificial-intelligence#google#misinformation
Google expands AI Overviews with external links, previews, and publisher tests
technology19 days ago

Google expands AI Overviews with external links, previews, and publisher tests

Google is updating its AI Overviews and AI Mode to include more external sources. A new “Further Exploration” section and an “Expert Advice” block will link to related articles and discussions, with hover previews for sources. The company is also testing an API-based subscription integration with publishers to surface subscribed sites in AI answers, part of efforts to surface more web content amid traffic concerns and regulatory scrutiny.

via Ars Technica|
#ai#ai-overviews#google
Ask.com shutters after almost 30 years, ending the Ask Jeeves era
technology25 days ago

Ask.com shutters after almost 30 years, ending the Ask Jeeves era

Ask.com, originally launched as Ask Jeeves in 1997, will close operations on May 1, 2026 as its parent IAC shifts away from the search business. The service popularized a natural-language Q&A interface with the Jeeves mascot, rebranded to Ask.com in 2006, and shut its independent web crawler in 2010. Despite early competition with Yahoo, Google’s dominance and the rise of other Q&A sites left Ask.com behind, prompting online nostalgia and debate over what a modern Jeeves-inspired AI could have become.

via PiunikaWeb|
#ask-jeevs#askcom#nostalgia
Hide Google's AI Overviews With a Simple Search Trick
technology3 months ago

Hide Google's AI Overviews With a Simple Search Trick

Google’s AI Overviews can be hidden by appending an en dash and letters to your search query (for example, –ai), a trick that mostly works on desktop browsers; you can also switch to Classic Search or use another engine like DuckDuckGo or Brave to avoid AI summaries, but beware AI summaries can still be inaccurate and you should verify by visiting the source.

via WIRED|
#ai#browser#google
AI-driven search reshapes traffic as publishers pivot to creator-first models
technology4 months ago

AI-driven search reshapes traffic as publishers pivot to creator-first models

A Reuters Institute survey of 280 media leaders across 51 countries finds AI-powered search summaries and chatbots could cut news referrals by about 43% over three years, with global search traffic already down roughly a third; publishers are shifting away from chasing traffic toward subscriptions, and investing in YouTube/TikTok-style short-form content, while 75% plan to push journalists to act more like creators and about half to partner with creators, signaling a potential end to the traditional 'traffic era' for online news.

via The Guardian|
#ai#media-industry#search-engine
DuckDuckGo or Google: Privacy-First Search vs Power-Packed Features
technology4 months ago

DuckDuckGo or Google: Privacy-First Search vs Power-Packed Features

PCMag weighs DuckDuckGo and Google on privacy, customization, AI features, and core search tasks: DuckDuckGo prioritizes privacy and a highly customizable interface, while Google offers broader tools like maps, news, image/video search, and strong integrations; both deliver reliable results, so the choice hinges on whether you value privacy or a richer feature set.

via PCMag|
#ai#duckduckgo#google
UK watchdog scrutinizes Google’s dominance in search and ads
technology7 months ago

UK watchdog scrutinizes Google’s dominance in search and ads

The UK Competition and Markets Authority has designated Google with 'strategic market status,' potentially leading to changes that increase user choice in search engines, amid concerns over Google's market dominance and efforts to promote competition. Google warns that such measures could hinder innovation, while consumer groups see this as a positive step towards addressing Google's dominance in search.

via BBC|
#cma#google#regulation