Google is testing a new AI feature for YouTube that provides video overviews to a small group of YouTube Premium members in the US. This tool, powered by Gemini, aims to highlight relevant clips from videos based on search queries, similar to how AI overviews work in Google search. However, concerns arise regarding the potential impact on revenue for content creators, as AI-generated summaries may divert traffic and views away from their videos; feedback from Premium members will help refine this feature.
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AI Overviews hallucinates that Airbus, not Boeing, involved in fatal Air India crash
Following a tragic plane crash involving Air India Flight 171, Google's AI Overview feature erroneously reported that the aircraft was an Airbus, despite it being a Boeing 787. This misinformation highlights the growing issue of AI-generated search results, which can confuse users with conflicting information about airline disasters, especially amidst heightened public interest. More Context
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