Google Knowledge Panel Buttons Sending Some Searchers To The Wrong Site
Briefly

Recently, Google introduced large blue buttons in its search results' knowledge panels, but many have been erroneously linking to incorrect or defunct websites. Reports have surfaced from various users, including noted professionals, showcasing instances where buttons directed to unrelated domains or inactive webpages. This flaw raises significant concerns over the reliability of the information presented in these panels. It remains unclear if these issues are bugs or potentially indicative of a more serious problem, warranting further investigation into Google's search functionalities.
These big blue buttons within Google Search's knowledge panels have started malfunctioning, redirecting users to incorrect or non-existent websites, raising concerns about reliability.
This issue appears to be widespread, with various knowledge panels sending users to incorrect URLs, suggesting a significant flaw in Google's knowledge panel functionality.
Multiple users including industry experts have observed significant errors in Google knowledge panels, including buttons leading to sites that do not function or are misdirected.
The errors seen across different brand knowledge panels may not just be isolated bugs, but possibly a sign of something more complex or deliberate needing investigation.
Read at Search Engine Roundtable
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