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On October 28, Google announced a significant enhancement to its AI Overviews feature in Search. These concise information boxes are now being introduced in more than one hundred countries, accompanied by expanded language capabilities. Earlier in the month, Google had also upgraded its Search interface and integrated ads within the AI Overviews.
Google is expanding its bite-sized informational blocks in Search globally on this date (Oct 28).
In a blog post, the company described this move as their “largest expansion yet,” bringing AI Overviews in Search to users around the world. They also highlighted an update regarding the availability of AI Overviews. This feature is now being rolled out across various regions, including parts of the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe/Africa.
The expansive rollout is complemented by an update to enhance Google’s language support for this Search capability. According to the announcement, users in “any country” can now interact with AI Overviews, which will be presented in their preferred or native language.
This means that speakers of languages such as Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, and English will have access to this support.
Following a comprehensive public test launch in March, Google made the AI Overviews feature available to all users in May. This introduction was a highlight of the company’s annual I/O conference, showcasing its commitment to addressing more “complex” queries without requiring users to simplify their questions.
The primary aim of these succinct information boxes is to deliver key information quickly, minimizing the need for extensive reading. Furthermore, users will have access to source links for fact-checking the content provided by the AI.
Most recently, Google has rolled out a new “organized” view for Search results that integrates with the AI Overviews. This update allows users to experience Search in a “full page” format, presenting findings sorted by “relevancy.” Additionally, this global expansion of AI Overviews is set to coincide with Google’s strategy to introduce a greater number of advertisement placements.
In early October, the company reported a positive response to the ads, prompting an increase in their presence during “relevant queries.” Google aims to ensure these advertisements are beneficial during a user’s search experience.
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