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Just 13 words on Reddit can manipulate AI search results, Cornell researchers reveal

Cornell University researchers discovered that a tiny snippet of just 13 words on user-generated content platforms like Reddit, Wikipedia, or Quora can consistently manipulate AI search tools including ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The study exposes how easily brands and scammers can poison AI outputs through AI-engine optimization, raising urgent questions about information reliability.

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Just 13 words on Reddit can manipulate AI search results, Cornell researchers reveal

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Google Search setting now saves your images and audio for AI training—here's how to turn it off

Google is storing uploaded images, audio files, and screenshots from Circle to Search in user Search Services History to train AI models. The data will be kept for up to 4 years, but privacy experts recommend disabling the feature. Users can opt out of saving media while maintaining other search functionalities.

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Google Search setting now saves your images and audio for AI training—here's how to turn it off

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Meta launches AI Mode on Facebook, turning public posts into searchable answers

Meta introduced AI Mode on Facebook, an AI search engine that pulls answers from public posts across Groups, Reels, and Marketplace. Instead of scrolling through search results, users get synthesized responses based on what people are discussing publicly. The company also launched AI-driven photo presets for virtual wardrobe changes and collage templates for video editing.

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Meta launches AI Mode on Facebook, turning public posts into searchable answers

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Microsoft patches critical Copilot flaw that let hackers steal 2FA codes with one click

Microsoft fixed a max-severity vulnerability in its M365 Copilot AI platform that allowed attackers to exfiltrate 2FA codes and sensitive data through a crafted URL. Security researchers at Varonis discovered the exploit chain, dubbed SearchLeak, which combined prompt injection with HTML rendering flaws to bypass Microsoft's guardrails. The vulnerability highlights how AI systems struggle to distinguish between legitimate user instructions and malicious commands embedded in third-party content.

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Microsoft patches critical Copilot flaw that let hackers steal 2FA codes with one click

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Google Search agents now monitor the web for updates on topics you care about in AI Mode

Google has started rolling out information agents in AI Mode, allowing AI Ultra subscribers to track topics continuously. Announced at Google I/O 2026, these AI-driven agents scan blogs, news sites, social posts, and real-time data to deliver synthesized updates when relevant information changes. The feature works with natural language prompts and offers more immediacy than existing tools like Gemini Spark.

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Google Search agents now monitor the web for updates on topics you care about in AI Mode

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German court holds Google liable for AI Overviews errors, setting legal precedent for AI firms

A Munich court ruled that Google is liable for false statements generated by its AI Overviews feature after the tool incorrectly linked two publishers to scams and dubious business practices. The German court ruling establishes that AI-generated content creates new statements rather than simply surfacing existing information, making Google directly accountable for factual errors and AI-generated misinformation.

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German court holds Google liable for AI Overviews errors, setting legal precedent for AI firms

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iOS 27 Siri AI takes over familiar swipe gesture, ending 15 years of iPhone muscle memory

Apple's iOS 27 is replacing the iconic swipe-down gesture that has opened Notification Center since 2011 with Siri AI access. iPhone and iPad users will need to swipe from the top-left corner instead, marking a significant shift in user interaction. The change prioritizes AI features but could frustrate users accustomed to 15 years of established navigation patterns.

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iOS 27 Siri AI takes over familiar swipe gesture, ending 15 years of iPhone muscle memory

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Google tests AI Mode as default Chrome search, then calls it an error after user backlash

Google sparked controversy when Chrome Canary revealed a feature sending all searches directly to AI Mode instead of traditional results. The experimental Chrome feature called 'Fulfill Searchbox Queries in AI Mode' would bypass traditional search results entirely. After widespread concern, Google VP Rajan Patel denied any plans to make AI Mode the default, calling it an error.

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Google tests AI Mode as default Chrome search, then calls it an error after user backlash

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Ask Gemini in Drive now searches Gmail to deliver smarter, context-aware responses

Google has expanded Ask Gemini in Drive to include Gmail integration, allowing eligible subscribers to search through Gmail threads alongside files and folders. The feature, now generally available to Google Workspace and AI Pro subscribers, transforms Drive into a smarter workplace assistant by providing context-aware responses across emails and documents.

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Ask Gemini in Drive now searches Gmail to deliver smarter, context-aware responses

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Companies flood Reddit with fake posts to manipulate ChatGPT and Google AI search results

Reddit moderators are battling a new form of spam designed to manipulate AI chatbots. Companies selling peptides and hormone replacement therapy have been flooding the biohackers subreddit with strategically crafted posts intended to shape how AI systems like ChatGPT and Google AI search answer questions. The tactic, called Answer Engine Optimization, exploits Reddit's role as a primary source for large language models.

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Companies flood Reddit with fake posts to manipulate ChatGPT and Google AI search results

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Amazon AI now generates fake product images as you search, sparking controversy over utility

Amazon introduced an AI search feature that generates images of fake products based on user search queries in its shopping app. The AI-generated product images appear below autocomplete suggestions for clothing and home goods, letting users tap on visualizations to find similar real items. Critics question why a retailer would show fake photos when millions of actual product images already exist.

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Amazon AI now generates fake product images as you search, sparking controversy over utility

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Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search and add clearer attribution, CMA rules

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has ordered Google to give publishers control over whether their content appears in AI search features like AI Overviews. The ruling also requires clearer attribution and links to publisher content in AI-generated search results, marking a world-first requirement that aims to strengthen publishers' bargaining power for content deals.

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Google must let UK publishers opt out of AI search and add clearer attribution, CMA rules

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Google tests website opt-out toggle for AI Search as publishers demand more control

Google announced a new Search Console toggle allowing website owners to exclude their content from AI Overviews and AI Mode. The feature launches first with UK publishers following regulatory pressure, as the company tries to balance AI innovation with publisher concerns about traffic loss.

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Google tests website opt-out toggle for AI Search as publishers demand more control

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76% of Brands Invisible in AI Search as Generative Engine Optimization Becomes Critical

A new study reveals that 76% of brands score below 40% in AI search visibility across platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, even as consumers increasingly trust AI-generated recommendations. With AI search platforms capturing 10-15% of the global search market, Generative Engine Optimization is emerging as a major budget priority for marketers seeking brand visibility in this new landscape.

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76% of Brands Invisible in AI Search as Generative Engine Optimization Becomes Critical

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ChatGPT Android app tests search tool, plugin hub, and file management upgrades

OpenAI is testing several upgrades for the ChatGPT Android app that could transform how users interact with long conversations. The unreleased features include a Find in chat option, a reorganized plugin hub, and improved file management tools. Discovered in version 1.2026.146, these changes aim to make the AI assistant more accessible and efficient for mobile users.

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ChatGPT Android app tests search tool, plugin hub, and file management upgrades

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