Google AI overviews rely on company websites, raising concerns about biased information on controversial businesses

Google's AI overviews are drawing heavily from company websites, potentially presenting biased information on controversial businesses. This practice is concerning as it can omit critical context, such as historical controversies or public health impacts, leading to misleading summaries. Experts warn this mirrors tobacco industry marketing tactics. Companies are optimizing websites for AI search, as AI overviews are shifting web traffic away from traditional links, raising questions about information neutrality.