How to Disable Google's AI Overviews and Restore Classic Search Results
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Nelson Aguilar
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Google's AI Overviews have been rolled out to all US users, replacing the traditional search results with AI-generated summaries. The article provides a workaround to revert to the classic Google search experience by adding "&udm=14" to the search URL or using a browser extension. It explains how AI Overviews work, addresses their inaccuracies, and offers step-by-step instructions for users who prefer the old search format.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhether you want it or not, Google's AI Overviews are here to stay.
Initially, the only way AI Overviews appeared was if you had signed up for Search Labs, which lets you participate in Google's latest AI experiments.
Now, the AI-created summaries have been pushed out to everyone in the US.
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