Google adds AI to search, raising concerns among site owners
Originally published Jul 20, 2026
By Kate Conger · New York Times — Technology
AI-generated summary based on New York Times — Technology · Aggregated by OffScreenSpace · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 20, 2026
Key points
- Google's search now includes additional AI features.
- User engagement on Google has risen as a result.
- Website owners are voicing concerns about the impact.
Google is integrating more artificial intelligence into its search platform, leading users to spend increased time on the service. Some website operators have expressed dissatisfaction with these changes, fearing negative effects on their traffic and the openness of the web.
Read the original story: New York Times — Technology — by Kate Conger