Google recently launched the 'AI Overview' feature in its search engine, and it hasn't taken long for the public backlash to start pouring in.
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This makes sense, really. The idea behind the feature was to provide a quick and useful summary of answers to users' questions right at the top of the search results.
Take tying a tie, for example. You'd expect to get a straightforward, step-by-step guide on tying the most popular knots.
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However, what's actually happening tells a different story.
People on social media have been posting loads of screenshots that show the AI tool dishing out responses that are humorous, incorrect, or even downright troubling.
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