'Dangerous and alarming': Google removes some of its AI summaries after users’ health put at risk
Summary
The Guardian investigation reveals that Google's AI Overviews, which provide AI-generated health summaries at the top of search results, produced inaccurate health information that could put users at risk. Notably, liver function test reference ranges were shown without necessary context such as demographic factors, potentially giving readers false reassurance. Following the findings, Google removed AI Overviews for some liver-related queries and stated it would improve the feature, while health experts warn that other health topics remain at risk and emphasize the need for robust signposting to trusted sources.