Google fixes bug that led AI Overviews to say it's now 2024 | TechCrunch
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Google's AI Overviews feature has recently faced scrutiny due to a bug that incorrectly informed users about the current year. Following multiple reports of the AI stating it was 2024, Google quickly addressed the issue, with a spokesperson acknowledging ongoing improvements to their systems. However, this is not the first misstep; past blunders include bizarre health and nutritional recommendations. Despite these challenges, Google has seen strong usage of the AI Overviews feature, with substantial user engagement noted by CEO Sundar Pichai.
Google's AI Overviews faced notable issues, including providing incorrect year information and bizarre health advice, prompting the company to address and update the feature.
A Google spokesperson stated, "As with all Search features, we rigorously make improvements and use examples like this to update our systems."
Despite current blunders, Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted that AI Overviews are used by 1.5 billion users globally, emphasizing its significant impact on search reactions.
AI Overviews have had issues ranging from suggesting users eat "one small rock per day" to recommending glue for pizza, causing confusion among users.
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