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Google Is Testing AI-Generated Headlines, and It's Not Going Well

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Google testing controversial webcam-based reCAPTCHA that asks for a hand scan to prove you're human

Google is testing a reCAPTCHA check that switches on a user's camera and asks them to wave or hold up an open palm.

Google is testing a faster way to summarize PDFs without leaving Chrome

The feature is still in beta testing ...

Google is testing adding an AI Mode shortcut right in Chrome's toolbar

Google appears to be working on Chrome toolbar button that will give you a new way to access Search's AI Mode.
Android

New Google Test is Rewriting 'Discover' Feed News Headlines with AI

Google is testing an experiment in the Discover feed, replacing publishers’ original news headlines with AI-generated summaries. The change is criticized for producing misleading and nonsensical ...
Skift

Google’s Latest Test Could Erode Travel Search Referrals Even More

Google is collapsing the gap between quick answers and deeper chats in mobile search. For travel brands, this could mean more queries — from inspiration to booking — will run through conversational ...

Chrome is testing an Ask Gemini button that follows your text highlights around the web

Google's latest Chrome Canary experiment puts an Ask Gemini button right next to any text you select on a webpage.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox ...
Android

Google reCAPTCHA May Soon Ask You for Hand Gestures to Verify Your 'Humanity'

Google is testing a new reCAPTCHA check that uses hand gestures for verification purposes. It’ll ask users to perform simple hand gestures in front of the webcam. The system analyzes them to confirm ...