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Privacy@lemmy.ml · 8 months ago

Google's new AI search results promotes sites pushing malware, scams

www.bleepingcomputer.com

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Google's new AI search results promotes sites pushing malware, scams

www.bleepingcomputer.com

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Privacy@lemmy.ml · 8 months ago

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Google's new AI-powered 'Search Generative Experience' algorithms recommend scam sites that redirect visitors to unwanted Chrome extensions, fake iPhone giveaways, browser spam subscriptions, and tech support scams.

(In the case that someone in Lemmy still use Google)

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