Google’s New AI Search Goes Horribly Wrong—M Is For Malware

Summary

Google's new AI-powered Search Generative Experience (SGE) has been recommending scam sites, causing unwanted Chrome extensions and fake giveaways. These fraudulent redirects mainly target personal information and adware. Google has removed these examples and is updating its spam-fighting systems. As SGE evolves and integrates into AI chatbots, the threat landscape changes, necessitating improved defenses.