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April 8, 2026
The dark side of smart search: Google AI makes mistakes millions of times per minute
Although Google's artificial intelligence is becoming more precise, the huge volume of searches leads to millions of people receiving incorrect information every minute. Even with an accuracy rate of over 90%, with five trillion queries annually, users are exposed to an incredible number of "hallucinations," situations in which AI confidently states untruths.
TL;DR
- Google's AI, even with over 90% accuracy, generates millions of incorrect answers daily due to the vast number of searches.
- Gemini 3 has improved accuracy to 91% but still hallucinates in 28% of independent cases.
- A significant issue is the "source discrepancy," where AI-provided links do not support the AI's claims, with Gemini 3 showing a 56% failure rate.
- The AI system can be easily manipulated by false information published online.
- Tech companies like Google and Microsoft are explicitly stating in their terms of use that users should verify information and that AI tools are not for critical decision-making.
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