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Google's AI Overviews feature, used by 1.5 billion users, experienced a significant bug. Users reported that the AI incorrectly stated the current year as 2024, despite it being 2025. This follows previous instances of the AI providing inaccurate or nonsensical advice, such as recommending eating rocks. Google acknowledged the error, attributing it to ongoing system updates, and stated that it is actively working to resolve such issues. The company has been heavily promoting AI Overviews as a key feature of its search engine.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.