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Google tests AI Search opt-out as publishers battle zero-click web

As AI-generated answers drive more zero-click searches, Google's proposed opt-out tool may give publishers greater control over how their content is used

Google AI Overviews draws criticism after failing to spell basic words

Google's AI Overviews draw criticism again after failing to spell simple words like Google. The company has admitted the issue and said it is working to resolve it

Google AI Overviews glitch misreads search queries as commands: Report

Google's AI Overviews feature is reportedly misinterpreting words like "stop" and "disregard" as commands, leading to broken search responses and blank spaces

Why Google's AI Search rollout may change how people navigate internet

Google's AI Search is replacing blue links with conversational answers, agentic tools, and personalised responses - a shift that could fundamentally change how people discover information online

Not just Search, Google's AI shift reshapes online shopping experience too

At I/O 2026, Google outlined how its new open standards and a Universal Cart will enable AI agent-led shopping, where AI systems manage discovery, pricing and checkout across platforms

Google I/O 2026: All about Gemini 3.5, Spark, Omni models, and revamped app

At Google I/O 2026, Google introduced Gemini 3.5 AI models, Gemini Omni for video generation, new agentic experiences with Gemini Spark, and updates across the Gemini app

Google suffers outage as thousands report search disruption in India

The outage appeared most prominent in Google Search, though several users also reported problems in accessing the website itself

Judge denies Google bid to pause search data-sharing order in monopoly case

US District Judge Amit Mehta denied Google's request for now, saying that any data sharing is at least months away and therefore the company is not at risk of any immediate harm

Google may be altering headlines in Search results with AI: Check details

Google is reportedly testing AI-generated headline changes in Search results, replacing or shortening original titles from publishers. Here's what the company said in response

What India searched in 2025 as AI and visual queries reshape search trends

Google said AI made Search more helpful in 2025, driving a 70% global jump in visual searches and bringing features like AI Mode and Search Live to India, where Lens usage leads the world

Google app gets Pinterest-like 'Images' tab: Check what's new, availability

Google adds a new "Images" tab to its app, offering a Pinterest-like experience that helps users browse, save and organise visuals tailored to their interests.

Searches: Book explains how we turned to internet to understand ourselves

The strength of Searches, despite its banal moments, lies in the breathing space allowed to each digital experiment without judgments or definitive conclusions

Explained: How Google's own inventions now threaten its search monopoly

Google's 2017 Transformer paper and its open-source Chromium project powered a tech revolution that is now reshaping, and possibly eroding, the company's long-held search dominance

Google rolls out Search Live in India: How is it different from Gemini Live

Google expands its AI-driven Search Live feature to India, supporting English and Hindi, while adding seven new Indian languages to AI Mode for a more localised experience

The Google antitrust ruling explained – Win or warning?

A recent major antitrust ruling just shook the tech world. On September 2, Google just dodged the worst possible penalties and survived a major legal battle, but not without scars.

Best of BS Opinion: Ethanol blend welcome, but water security a key concern

Today's wrap of the Opinion Page considers the E20 mandate and its potential impacts, what a US court's ruling on Google means, India's spice trade, and the regulatory aspects of options trading

Google News now shows top stories from your preferred sources: How it works

Google Search's new Preferred Sources feature lets users in India and the US customise Top Stories by prioritising favourite news outlets for relevant searches

Reddit plans major AI push to rival Google in search engine market: Report

Reportedly, Reddit is focusing on search tools and AI features to turn the platform into a full search engine and reduce dependence on Google

Google introduces 'Web Guide' feature for AI-curated Search page results

Google's Web Guide uses Gemini AI to organise search results into thematic clusters, offering structured insights for open-ended queries in an experimental Search Labs feature

Google Search announces Gemini 2.5 Pro integration, agentic calling feature

Google is expanding Search's AI Mode with Gemini 2.5 Pro for deeper queries and a new feature that can call local businesses to check prices and appointments