Google Introduces Generative AI in Search in Major Update (1)

Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Tuesday said it’s rolling out a version of its ubiquitous search engine that includes responses written by artificial intelligence, in one of the most significant overhauls since the iconic gateway to the internet was founded decades ago.

The company started using AI to draft responses to questions last year, but people had to sign up for an experimental version of the product to try it. Google will make the new iteration of search, featuring what it calls AI Overviews, available to US users this week and in more countries in the coming months, reaching more ...