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When Google's AI Overviews arrived in May 2024, search engine strategists-the specialists who make a living by getting web pages to the top of people's query results-took notice. With the implementation of Overviews, Google's first page search results, a target destination for anyone creating and optimizing content, suddenly sat below a response generated by Gemini, the company's AI engine. "Our initial reaction was, 'Well, how is it going to work in the future?'"
This was spotted by Matt Smith who wrote on X, "did you see that Google is now featuring individual Google reviews directly in AIO? Checked a few Doctors and seeing it consistently. For the most part they are just featuring their own reviews. Keyword: Robert adelson md reviews." I was able to replicate this and here is Matt's screenshot: As Andy Simpson replied, he said this is "most definitely yes." He shared the reviews from this Doctor's Google Business listing:
AI Overviews offered incorrect information about the game to some players, as well as the crew at Spilt Milk Studios when they tested the responses. For instance, AI Overviews suggested that a player could damage a trinket when they were removing debris from it, which is not true. It also in some cases delivered the correct information, but pointed the user to an incorrect source.
AI communication capabilities have evolved, providing vast input and output possibilities beyond simple text interactions. From photos to videos, AI can enhance creativity and communication, while also raising concerns about authenticity.