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Google's SGE recommends spam sites in search answers

Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) is recommending spam websites as part of its AI-generated answers, according to a viral tweet from SEO expert Lily Ray. The tweet and replies indicate that users are being directed to spam and pornographic sites. The issue appears to be ongoing, with no response from Google yet.

Date it happened
2024-03-22
Organisation involved
Google
Product, system or model
SGE (Search Generative Experience)
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