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Google's AI Overview Faces Backlash Over Dangerous Information, Sundar Pichai Calls for Regulations

May 26, 2024, 12:00 PM

Google's new AI-powered search feature, AI Overview, has come under scrutiny for providing inaccurate and sometimes dangerous information. Users have reported bizarre and erroneous suggestions, such as putting glue on pizza, smoking during pregnancy, and jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. The feature has faced widespread criticism, with experts highlighting the risks of misinformation and the potential damage to Google's reputation as a reliable search engine. CEO Sundar Pichai acknowledged the issues, stating that the company is taking 'swift action' to rectify the errors. Despite these problems, Pichai noted that AI Overviews have received positive user engagement. The situation underscores the broader debate about the role of AI in search and the need for responsible implementation and oversight. Additionally, there are growing calls for regulations to address the existential risk posed by AI, with comparisons to other AI models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Perplexity.