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January 11, 2026
Google removes AI Overviews for certain medical queries
This follows an investigation by the Guardian that found Google AI Overviews offering misleading information in response to some health-related queries.
TL;DR
- Google has reportedly removed some AI Overviews providing potentially misleading health information after a Guardian investigation.
- Queries related to normal liver blood test ranges were found to be affected.
- A Google spokesperson stated the company does not comment on individual removals but focuses on broad improvements.
- Google's internal review suggested that much of the highlighted information was not inaccurate and was supported by credible sources.
- Concerns persist about the general use of AI Overviews for health-related queries.
- Google had previously announced features to improve healthcare search results using AI.
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