#WebSearch

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Search Chrome extension feels like a search hijacker

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November 1, 2024 at 04:28PM OpenAI’s “ChatGPT search” Chrome extension redirects address bar searches to ChatGPT, akin to a typical search hijacker. While it promises real-time answers, cybersecurity experts view it as lacking value, as users can create search shortcuts without the extension. Caution is advised regarding potential future privacy concerns. ### Meeting Takeaways: OpenAI’s … Read more

Frustration grows over Google’s AI Overviews feature, how to disable

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May 19, 2024 at 01:50PM Google’s new AI Overviews feature generates search result summaries using LLM models, yet many users find it often incorrect and misleading. While currently unable to disable it directly, a new “Web” search mode without AI Overviews has been introduced. Users can set it as the default search engine in Chrome … Read more