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Google Search Integrates Wayback Machine for Historical Web Access

Users can now view archived versions of web pages directly from Google search results, enhancing research and preservation efforts.

  • Google has partnered with the Internet Archive to add Wayback Machine links to its search results.
  • Users can access archived web pages by clicking the three dots next to a search result and selecting 'More about this page.'
  • The new feature aims to provide historical context and enhance research capabilities by showing how web pages have evolved over time.
  • The integration replaces Google's previously removed cached links feature, offering a new way to access older versions of web pages.
  • Not all web pages will have archived versions available, particularly if the rights holder has opted out or if the page violates content policies.
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