Google seeks to revolutionize the way we search the Internet with AI Overview. In its announcement, made during its latest Google I/O conference, the company explained that, through this method, our queries would be answered by AI-generated summaries. However, this feature seems to have not pleased many people.
Although it is currently only available in the United States, users from around the world are already investigating ways to bypass AI Overview in their searches. One of them is provided by Google itself with its Web filter. Activating it will make the search engine show us only links to pages, without displaying videos, images or any other type of additional information.
Alternatively, you can add the following text at the end of a search, &udm=14. This will enable the Web filter and prevent any ads or “junk” information from appearing when performing a search. If you want to try it yourself, simply go to the address bar and add &udm=14 at the end. Either way, we will get the same result.
Can I try AI Overview in my country?
Although AI Overview is only available in the United States, there are alternative ways to test the feature if you are from another country. To do this, you just have to use a VPN that allows you to connect to a US server. Once you are connected, open Google Chrome and go to Google Search Labs. This is a program that allows users to experiment with the latest innovations from Google.
Once inside, you will see an option called AI Overviews and more. Activate it and try its functionalities for yourself. Keep in mind that you will not be able to access with accounts belonging to Google Workspace and Google Workspace for Education.
