Look Dumb or Get Disrupted: Google's Risky AI Overviews Launch

Marketing Against The Grain

Ep. 230

Is Google's AI making search better or humorously worse?

Kieran dives into the intrigue and drama behind Google's newest feature, AI Overviews, and its risky launch. Learn more on Google's "look dumb or get disrupted" moment, the laughable but concerning inaccuracies generated by AI, and the critical impact on organic traffic and the open web.

Mentions

• AI Overviews https://developers.google.com/search/docs/appearance/ai-overviews
• Sundar Pichai https://x.com/sundarpichai
• Nilay Patel interview with Sundar Pichai https://www.theverge.com/24158374/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-ai-search-gemini-future-of-the-internet-web-openai-decoder-interview
• Get HubSpot's Free AI-Powered Sales Hub: enhance support, retention, and revenue all in one place https://clickhubspot.com/3j3

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