A Munich court ruled Google can be held liable for incorrect answers generated by its AI Overview feature, rejecting the company's defense that it was not responsible for third-party content. The court found the AI's summaries constitute independent statements, not mere links, and ordered Google to stop spreading false claims.
The European Parliament will replace Google with Qwant, a privacy-focused European search engine, on its in-house computers starting June 4. This move aligns with the EU's broader strategy to reduce dependence on US tech giants and enhance digital sovereignty, though critics warn of potential protectionism and internet fragmentation.
Yandex AI Director Alexander Krainov stated at SPIEF that companies with advanced search systems will lead AI development. He believes search engines are crucial for AI, acting as an 'add-on' to retrieve real-time data, and will remain a core component of consumer-facing systems.
The European Parliament will reportedly stop using Google as its default search engine on in-house computers starting June 4, switching to the French alternative Quant. This move aligns with the EU's commitment to digital sovereignty and data protection.
The European Parliament will replace Google with French search engine Qwant as its default search tool on in-house computers starting Thursday, June 4. This move aligns with the Parliament's commitment to digital sovereignty and user data protection, and comes as the EU pushes for greater tech sovereignty.
Delhi HC ruled the "right to be forgotten" is part of privacy, allowing removal of personal info from digital searches if irrelevant or no longer serving a purpose. De-indexing applies to cases with favorable outcomes, excluding serious offenses.
DuckDuckGo introduces new browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox, allowing users to set its AI-free search engine as default. This move follows Google's AI-first search revamp, which has led to a significant increase in DuckDuckGo's traffic and app installs.
The author expresses deep concern over AI's impact on writing, authenticity, and consciousness, citing misattributed quotes and the "blandness" of AI-generated text. They argue AI hinders individual creativity and critical thinking, contributing to misinformation and political apathy.
Google Search is undergoing its first major overhaul in 25 years, integrating Gemini AI to provide instant summaries, chatbot interactions, and dynamically generated pages, significantly reducing reliance on traditional links. This shift aims to answer complex questions and automate tasks, though concerns about accuracy and the impact on web publishers remain.
Google's new AI-focused search experience is displaying blank AI Overviews for keywords like "disregard" and "stop," instead of definitions. Users and publications have reported the issue, which Engadget staff could replicate.
Chinese tech firms are leveraging AI to transform the internet from a manual click-and-scroll experience to a more intuitive, conversational one, aiming to streamline online services like search and shopping.
Google updated its spam policy to mark attempts to "manipulate" its AI model in search results as spam, including results in AI Overview or AI Mode in Search, as Search Engine Land reports: "In the context of Google Search, spam refers to techniques used to deceive users or manipulate our Search systems into featuring content […]
The deal, announced last November, would have seen Perplexity's AI search engine integrated directly into Snapchat.
Ask.com, the search engine formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has officially shut down. The service, which launched in 1996 as one of the first to focus on answering conversational questions in natural language, closed on May 1, 2026. IAC acquired Ask Jeeves in 2005 and dropped the "Jeeves" name, eventually refocusing on Q&A rather than search. The website states "Jeeves' spirit endures" despite the discontinuation.
Trump has threatened to impose steep tariffs on the U.K. unless it drops its 2% digital services tax on U.S. tech companies including Google, Meta and Apple. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the U.K. 'better be careful' and should drop the tax. The tax, introduced in 2020, raised £800 million in 2024-2025. The threat comes ahead of King Charles III's four-day state visit to the U.S. starting Monday.
