Google is pushing artificial intelligence to answer searches. The AI answers will automatically appear at the top of searches now. This is not totally new, as Googles “answer box” feature has been standard to provide a brief response at the top of the page from the most relevant information. But this shift toward an AI answer first has sparked concerns, particularly among brands like news publishers, who rely on being the top searches for optimal exposure. One of the main concerns is how Google’s AI will generate new answers and data to users’ questions as new and updated information becomes available. (Business Insider)
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