A new report has found that AI Overviews are appearing in less than 10% of Google search queries, showing a significant decrease in visibility. Google launched AI Overviews for all search users in the US just over two months ago, but has since scaled back the project due to viral errors caused by the AI. Data from BrightEdge reveals that AI Overviews are now only showing up in around 7% of searches, down from 11% at the start of the month. The report also notes a decrease in AI Overviews appearing in education, e-commerce, and entertainment-related searches. Anecdotal evidence suggests that AI Overviews are hardly showing up at all, even in queries that used to prompt them. Overall, users are experiencing a decrease in AI Overviews on Google Search, with many preferring the search engine without them. Have you noticed the decline in AI Overviews? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Vocabulary List:
- Overview /ˈoʊ.vər.vjuː/ (noun): A general summary or outline of a subject.
- Visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ (noun): The state of being able to see or be seen.
- Significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ (adjective): Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
- Anecdotal /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.təl/ (adjective): Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research.
- Experience /ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns/ (noun): Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.
- Decline /dɪˈklɑɪn/ (verb): To decrease in quality quantity or importance.
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