Google to roll out AI-generated summaries at top of search engine

The implementation of AI-generated summaries at the top of Google’s search engine is sparking both optimism for improved results and concerns about potential declines in web traffic.
These “AI overviews” will be displayed when Google’s technology determines it’s the most efficient way to provide users with answers. While testing of the AI-generated summaries began a year ago, they are now being integrated into US search results, with plans for global expansion in the future.
For simpler searches such as store recommendations or weather forecasts, users will still see Google’s traditional website links and advertisements alongside these summaries.
“We’re pleased to observe not only an uptick in Search usage but also an increase in user satisfaction,” stated CEO Sundar Pichai in a blog post.
“I’m thrilled to announce the rollout of this fully revamped experience, AI Overviews, to all users in the US this week. And we plan to extend it to more countries in the near future,” Pichai added.
The announcement was made during Google’s annual developers conference, which prominently featured discussions on AI. Pichai even had Google’s technology tally the number of times AI was mentioned during the event, with Gemini reporting 120 mentions.
Google’s future AI endeavors will include more advanced analysis powered by Gemini and smarter assistants, known as “agents,” with one emerging version called “Astra” poised to understand, explain, and remember information captured through a smartphone camera lens.
Google reaffirmed its dedication to AI by featuring Demis Hassabis, the executive overseeing the technology, on stage at its flagship conference for the first time.
While this increased emphasis on AI promises advancements, it also poses potential risks to the internet ecosystem, particularly for industries heavily reliant on digital advertising revenue.
Source: euronews.com

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