Hello, my lovely followers! Today, let’s talk about Google defending its AI search results after the infamous incident where they suggested putting glue on pizza. Last week, Google introduced AI search results to enhance the search experience for users.

Unfortunately, the AI delivered some bizarre results, like recommending putting glue on pizza or eating rocks. Google quickly removed these inaccurate results, but the damage was already done, and the internet had a field day with memes.

In a blog post by Google’s head of search, Liz Reid, she attributed the inaccuracies to “data voids” and odd questions from users. She defended AI results by claiming they lead to higher satisfaction with Search, despite the occasional misinterpretation of web content.

Reid also addressed concerns about fake screenshots of AI Overviews circulating online and explained how Google is working to limit nonsensical queries and satire in AI results. This move comes after backlash and tutorials on how to disable the feature.

Comparing AI Overviews to featured snippets, Reid stated that the accuracy rate is similar. However, Google’s introduction of AI Overviews has been a PR blunder, especially as competition in the AI search market heats up with companies like OpenAI and Perplexity.