Google Testing AI Mode Recipe Widget That Sucks Searchers Into AI Frankenstein Recipes
Google is testing an AI Mode widget in search results that redirects users to AI-generated recipes containing errors, unauthorized content usage, and improper citations.
A Google sitelink for the Disney account search displayed the phrase "Black hat SEO approaches..." for several days before being fixed on October 31, 2025.
Google users are less likely to click on links when an AI summary appears in the results
In March 2025, 58% of surveyed Google users encountered AI-generated summaries in search results, leading to reduced clicks on traditional result links.
Microsoft's Bing Search results are undergoing tests for a new pagination bar that replaces traditional arrows and numbers with 'Next' and 'Prev' buttons, enhancing usability.