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by imilk 340 days ago
Google has clearly decided to keep users on their platform longer, hoping that this will lead to more ad clicks. There is a clear reason why AI overviews very seldomly link to outside websites, and why website links are much more hidden on Google Maps/Business Profiles. More time spent on the Google platform means more likely that someone will eventually click an ad.

Also - I noticed a pretty huge outcry when AI overviews were introduced to search. Can you show me all the people who enjoy the experience of using them more than not?
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msgodel 340 days ago
The AI tools I use generate numerous links, usually 5~10. I'd be annoyed if they didn't.

> Can you show me all the people who enjoy the experience of using them more than not?

Yes. Most people here have commented that they prefer AI responses to raw search results partly because they don't have to deal with poorly written web sites. Most people I know IRL do too.

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imilk 340 days ago
> Most people here have commented that they prefer AI responses to raw search results

Strangely enough, I've seen the exact opposite response on here. Especially since the AI overviews are often plain wrong and/or misleading. Many others like myself also prefer to get information directly from 1st parties, rather than whatever sausage has been produced through the black box information meat grinder we call AI.

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