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Google Discover is testing AI-generated headlines that summarize multiple sources into 'trending topics', but Verge reports they often mislabel or misrepresent stories and link to unrelated articles; Google says it's an overview rather than rewrites and claims it boosts user satisfaction. The rollout appears partial and has raised concerns about accuracy and publisher trust.
Google is testing a new feature called 'Tailor your feed' in Discover that allows users to customize their content preferences through prompts, specifying topics, sources, vibes, and more, with AI updating the feed instantly. The feature is in early testing and available in US English.
The Autopian discusses how recent Google algorithm changes, particularly affecting Google Discover, have significantly reduced their website traffic, impacting revenue. They highlight the shift towards low-quality, AI-generated content promoted by Google and emphasize the importance of membership support to sustain their site. The author urges readers to become members to help maintain high-quality, human-created content and ensure the site's future.
Google is now integrating AI-generated news summaries into its Discover feed on iOS and Android, providing quick previews of trending topics while potentially impacting traditional news publishers by reducing website traffic and referrals.
Google Discover is testing AI-generated news summaries that cite multiple sources, potentially further reducing traffic to publishers' websites, amid ongoing concerns about declining search traffic and publisher revenue.
Google is testing new AI-generated article summaries and a bookmarking feature in its Discover feed, aiming to provide users with quick overviews from multiple sources and save articles for later, with wider rollout expected in the future.
Google is testing AI-generated story summaries and a new save icon in its Discover feed on Android and iOS, aiming to provide more context before users click on articles, though these features are still in testing and not widely available.
Google Discover is introducing a new Sunrise and Sunset card for Android and iOS, which shows the sunrise and sunset times for your current location. Users can enable it by swiping to the pencil icon, and it will sync across devices. This card joins others like Air quality, Finance, Sports, and Weather in the carousel at the top of Discover.
Samsung has acknowledged and provided a temporary fix for the touchscreen issue affecting some Galaxy S23 devices after updating to One UI 6.1. The problem is attributed to compatibility issues with Google Discover, and the temporary fix involves updating the Google app to the latest version, deleting its data, and restarting the phone. Users are advised to avoid using Google Discover until a more permanent fix is released by Samsung.
Samsung is attributing touchscreen problems on the Galaxy S23 to the Google Discover feed following the One UI 6.1 update, suggesting users delete Google app data and ensure the latest version is installed as a temporary fix. The company claims this issue is supplementary to other problems since the update and advises affected users to clear app data for the Google app to improve touchscreen responsiveness.
Google News has introduced a revamped Following tab that allows users to customize their news sources and topics, resembling a combination of the old Google Reader and the current Google Discover. The tab displays individual cards with three stories each, chosen by ranking algorithms. Users have found the algorithmic curation to be interesting and relevant, increasing their trust in the algorithm. The Following tab provides a concise and glanceable overview of news from selected sources, making it a preferred option for users who want control over their news consumption.
Google is rolling out an air quality (AQI) card in its Discover feature on Android and iOS. The card will display the numerical AQI, a color-matching dot, and the location and time of the reading. The company is also switching to a full-width weather card and redesigning the Customize menu. The feature is currently available on the Google app and to the left of the homescreen, but not on Android tablets.
Google is testing the Google Discover feed on the Google.com desktop home page interface in India. This experiment marks a departure from Google's previous decision to keep the desktop interface clean. The Discover feed, which is already available on the mobile app, could become more important for publishers if the test is successful. This move is reminiscent of iGoogle, a feature that Google discontinued in 2013.
Google is testing a new version of its homepage in India that resembles the "Google Discover" newsfeed found on its mobile app. The experiment features rows of news articles and "at a glance" cards displaying sports scores, stocks, and weather. This change makes Google's homepage busier and more similar to Bing and Yahoo. It is unclear if this experiment will lead to a wide launch or if it will remain an optional setting. The discrepancy between the mobile app and desktop website is notable, and it remains to be seen if Google will make a significant change to its homepage.
Google is testing a new layout for its homepage that closely resembles the Google Discover feed found on Android devices. The test, currently being conducted in India, includes a news feed with recommended articles and an "At A Glance" section displaying sports scores, stocks, and weather. This is not the first time Google has experimented with homepage redesigns, but if implemented, it would be a significant change for one of the world's most-visited websites.