Google AI Overviews misread search terms as commands (opens in new tab)

Google's AI Overviews misinterpreted single-word searches such as "disregard" as chatbot instructions on Friday, returning responses such as "Understood. Let me know whenever you have a new prompt or question!" instead of showing a dictionary definition or standard search results at the top of the page. Several reports said standard links, including Merriam-Webster's definition, remained available but appeared lower on the page beneath the AI response and blank space. Google told Business Ins...