Arrr, be Google's AI answers a treasure or a cursed loot for the British scallywags seekin' information? Arrr!
2024-04-11
Arr matey! The scallywags at Google be tryin' out some fancy AI summaries in the UK after their shenanigans in the US. But be wary, me hearties, for doubts be creepin' in 'bout their accuracy, bias, and if they be stealin' our precious website traffic. Aye, be cautious!
Arrr mateys! Google be testin' out new waters with its trusty ol' ship, Google Search. They be tryin' out answers generated by AI, to show up afore the usual results. Started in the US, the trial now be expandin' to the UK.The idea be to give a full written answer at the top o' certain search results, all thanks to AI. But fear not, ye landlubbers, this be only visible to a few UK users logged into their Google accounts.Google be sayin' that users found these AI answers helpful in previous trials. They be focusin' on providin' quality information, with a concern fer accuracy and fairness.If there be not enough good sources on a topic, Google Search won't be generatin' an AI answer. They be welcomin' feedback from users to make the search experience better and fairer.Other tech companies be dabblin' in AI too, like Microsoft with its Copilot AI. Publishers be worried 'bout how this new AI search may affect traffic to their sites. But fear not, Google be still showin' links and ads, tryin' to send traffic to creators.While the reception to Google's AI search be positive, there be challenges ahead. Time will tell if this new style o' search becomes standard, but Google be seasoned in creatin' products that become part o' everyday life. So, who knows what the future holds for this AI search adventure!