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Rapplerpolitics18 days ago
European Parliament Sets Qwant as Default Search Engine on June 4
The European Parliament will replace Google with French search engine Qwant as the default on its Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox browsers starting June 4, 2026. The change is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on non-European digital tools.
techjuice.pktechnology27 days ago
DuckDuckGo Reports 30% Rise in U.S. App Installs After Google Search Update
DuckDuckGo said U.S. app installs rose 18.1% week-over-week from May 20 to May 25 and peaked at 30.5% on May 25. The company attributed the increase to users seeking an option to avoid AI features in search results.
techjuice.pkai31 days ago
Google to Add AI Answers and File Uploads to U.S. Search Box
Google announced changes to its homepage search box that will include AI-generated answers and multimodal input for U.S. users. The update merges traditional web results with AI summaries and adds agentic features.
Wiredtechnology31 days ago
Google Updates Search to Prioritize AI Responses at Developer Conference
Google announced changes to its search system at its annual developer conference this week. The updates place AI-generated summaries above traditional web links. Head of search Liz Reid described the shift as the most significant change to the search box in the company's history.
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Google Discusses AI Agents That Perform Searches Without User Prompts
Google is exploring AI agents that conduct searches proactively without user input. The discussion took place during coverage of the company's annual developer event.
ai32 days ago
Google Introduces AI-Powered Search Features at I/O Event
Google presented new AI search tools this week that deliver direct answers instead of lists of links. The updates include personalized responses and AI-generated content for user queries.
ai33 days ago
Google Updates Search With AI Features and Background Agents
Google is introducing an intelligent search bar that handles longer queries and provides AI-powered suggestions. New search agents will run in the background and turn results into interactive tools.
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The Independentai33 days ago
Google Updates Search Box to Add AI Conversation Features
Google announced changes to its search interface that let users ask longer questions and receive AI-generated answers. The company also said it will release new smart glasses later this year.
ndtv.comtechnology34 days ago
Google Adds AI Agents to Search for Personalized Alerts and Tasks
Google announced plans to integrate AI agents into its search engine at the I/O conference. The agents will monitor user requests and send alerts even when users are offline. New tools will also generate custom visualizations and interactive widgets.
The Guardiantechnology39 days ago
Ofcom fines US suicide forum £950k and prepares to block it in UK as Google defends search links
Ofcom fined the US-based forum's operators £950,000 after the site remained accessible in the UK despite laws against encouraging suicide. A link to the forum appeared as the second search result below the Samaritans on Google. The Molly Rose Foundation raised the issue, citing t…
news.google.comtechnology47 days ago
Google Adds Reddit and Social Media Perspectives to AI Search Results
Google is rolling out changes to its AI Mode and AI Overviews that surface firsthand perspectives from social media, Reddit and web forums. The updates add context such as creator names and community labels, present sources as “Expert Advice,” and include more links plus related-…
Photo: ALEXANDRE LALLEMAND / Unsplashai67 days ago
EU Proposes Measures to Increase Competition in Search Engine Market
The European Union has proposed measures aimed at making key Google data accessible to rival search engines and artificial intelligence chatbots. This initiative is part of the EU's efforts to regulate major U.S. technology companies.
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