Google's New AI Search Promotes Scam Sites
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Google's new AI search algorithm (Search Generative Experience) promotes scam sites that redirect to unwanted browser extensions, fake giveaways, and tech support scams.
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The scam sites use similar templates and tactics like fake captchas, browser notifications, and redirects to trick users.
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The AI answers make scam sites seem more trustworthy since they are recommended within the conversational search results.
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It's unclear how the low-quality scam sites are making it into Google's AI algorithm. Spammers work to evade protections.
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You can stop unwanted browser notification spam by removing notifications permissions for shady sites in your Chrome settings.