The election is a big test for AI companies

A similar search on Google’s main search product on Monday didn’t trigger an AI Overview summary, showing the “Top Stories” carousel of stories from publishers.

Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Brad Carson, cofounder and president of the nonprofit Americans for Responsible Innovation, told BI that while Google’s approach is commendable, it’s not a global solution to the problem.

Carson said that combatting disinformation is “not an easy task,” and while it’s smart for companies to try and do more to limit misinformation, the government should work on legislation that requires AI companies to clearly label the information they serve to users.

“I feel that other products will probably fill the gap that Google is vacating, but I think it is responsible of Google to try to step back a bit from this,” Carson said.