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How much glue should you put in your pizza?

May 31, 2024
Reporter Katie Notopolous discusses Google's AI-generated answers, including the bizarre suggestion of glue in pizza. She experiments with glue pizza, emphasizing the importance of discerning online information.
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  • AI-generated search results may mix factual information with jokes or misinformation, highlighting challenges in AI accuracy.
  • AI algorithms integrating content from platforms like Reddit can lead to potentially inaccurate or misleading search answers, emphasizing the importance of verifying online information.

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Google Introduces AI-Generated Search Answers

Google has implemented a new feature using AI-generated search answers by drawing from extensive internet knowledge to provide quick responses to user queries. The aim is to streamline search results and improve user experience by offering direct answers without the need to sift through multiple search results. However, concerns have arisen regarding the accuracy and quality of the AI-generated responses, especially when the AI may not discern between factual information and jokes or misinformation from sources like Reddit.

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