Posted 2/23/2024, 3:50:00 PM
Google Tests Removing News Tab, Highlighting AI and Revenue Uncertainties
- Google temporarily removed the News tab from Search for some users as part of a test, sparking confusion
- The test could signal a shift towards replacing the News tab with AI-generated overviews instead
- This comes as Google is aggressively integrating its new AI model Gemini across products like Search
- However, Google paused Gemini this week after running into issues with its safety settings
- The test highlights uncertainties around Google's generative AI push and the future of Search as its main revenue driver