In a recent hiccup, Google’s AI overviews mistakenly showed 2024 as the current year, leaving users a bit perplexed. Late on Thursday, Google corrected the error without offering a detailed explanation.
A company spokesperson noted, “As with all Search features, we constantly refine our systems and learn from moments like these.” This isn’t the first time the tool has had a quirky moment—it once suggested eating one small rock per day for its supposed nutritional benefits and even advised using glue to keep cheese on pizza. Despite these odd missteps, the feature remains reliable, serving over 1.5 billion users in more than 100 countries and powering over 10% of search queries in key markets like the US and India.
Google continues to invest in its AI-powered search and Q&A features to optimise user experience. If you’ve ever been frustrated by tech glitches, it’s reassuring to see that fixes come swiftly, keeping trust intact.
