Google's AI Overview Faces Criticism for Inaccurate and Misleading Search Results

The new feature has generated bizarre and potentially dangerous advice, prompting Google to scale back its visibility.

Users reported AI Overview suggesting unsafe and absurd actions like adding glue to pizza and eating rocks.
Google's AI struggles to distinguish between jokes, satire, and genuine information, leading to significant errors.
The company has reduced the prominence of AI Overviews in search results following widespread backlash.
Some AI-generated responses have raised concerns about perpetuating racial stereotypes and misinformation.
Google emphasizes that AI Overviews are experimental, but questions remain about their reliability and safety.