Google has expanded its privacy tools to give users greater authority over how sensitive personal data appears in Search results. Through updates to the “Results About You” hub, individuals can now request the removal of additional types of confidential information, including passport numbers, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license details. Previously, the tool focused mainly on contact information such as email addresses and phone numbers. To use the feature, users […]

After receiving complaints that its AI-generated “AI Overviews” feature was giving false and possibly dangerous health information, Google took action to limit the use of the feature in search results. The ruling follows an investigation by The Guardian that uncovered multiple instances where AI-generated answers included false medical information about severe illnesses like cancer, liver disease, and mental health. One example given was looking for normal ranges in blood tests […]