Google Blocks AI Searches on Trump and Dementia, Opts for Web Links Instead
Google appears to be selectively blocking AI search results for queries related to Donald Trump’s mental health, while providing AI Overviews for similar searches about other presidents. When searching for terms like “does Trump show signs of dementia,” users receive a message stating that an AI Overview is unavailable, even though similar queries about Biden and Obama yield summarized responses in AI Mode or display AI Overviews. This inconsistent behavior raises questions about Google’s motives, considering the sensitivity surrounding the topic and the potential for inaccurate AI-generated information, particularly in light of the recent settlement related to Trump’s YouTube ban.
John Q. Hosedrinker