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Google’s AI skips Trump in dementia-related search results

On September 30th, Google blocked AI Overviews for queries about President Donald Trump's mental acuity, withholding a synthesized summary.
Google spokesperson Davis Thompson said AI Overviews may not appear for every query and coverage suggests Google withholds summaries on sensitive topics due to accuracy and legal concerns after a $24.5 million settlement.
AI Mode returns only links for the Trump query, listing 10 web results instead of summaries, while producing AI summaries for President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama.
Critics argue the practice raises fairness concerns as Google denies bias while critics and regulators call for greater transparency in AI content moderation.
The timing follows increased scrutiny of Big Tech in elections, with Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai meeting President Donald Trump at a White House dinner on September 4.

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