EFF argues Google's AI summaries are about keeping users locked in, not better answers
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This is an opinion piece, not a technical disclosure, and it names no CVEs, affected versions or incidents. The EFF argues that Google's AI Overviews are functionally similar to earlier knowledge panels, and that both aim to reduce click-throughs and increase time on Google pages. It also cites AMP and self-preferencing as lock-in tactics, and says AI Mode has reduced ad monetisation. The article's practical advice is to disable or ignore these features or switch to another search service.
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What to do
- Disable AI summaries or knowledge panels in search if you prefer not to see them.
- Scroll past sponsored results and check links before clicking.
- Consider using a different search service if you want to avoid the Google ecosystem.
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