With AI Overview, Google hopes to completely transform how we search the Internet. The business said in a statement made at its most recent Google I/O conference that our questions would be addressed by AI-generated summaries using this technique. This feature does not appear to have satisfied many people, though.
Users from all over the world are already looking into ways to get around AI Overview in their searches, despite the fact that it is only now accessible in the United States. Google offers its own Web filter for one of them. If we activate it, the search engine will only display links to pages—no pictures, videos, or other kinds of extra content.
As an alternative, you might include &udm=14 at the conclusion of a search. By doing this, you will activate the Web filter and stop any advertisements or "junk" content from coming up when you search. To give it a try, all you have to do is type &udm=14 at the end in the address bar. In any case, the outcome will be the same.
We’ve launched a new “Web” filter that shows only text-based links, just like you might filter to show other types of results, such as images or videos. The filter appears on the top of the results page alongside other filters or as part of the “More” option, rolling out today… pic.twitter.com/tIUy9LNCy5
— Google SearchLiaison (@searchliaison) May 14, 2024
Can I try AI Overview in my country?
Even though AI Overview can only be accessed within the United States, foreigners can still test the feature in other ways. All you need to do is utilize a VPN to connect to a US server in order to accomplish this. Open Google Chrome and navigate to Google Search Labs once you are connected. With the help of this tool, consumers can test out the newest Google technologies.
You will find an option labeled AI Overviews and more once you are inside. Turn it on and experience its features for yourself. Note that access will not be permitted with Google Workspace and Google Workspace for Education accounts.