Google’s AI Overviews cite YouTube more frequently than any medical website when responding to health-related search queries, according to new research that raises concerns about the reliability of information shown to billions of users each month. The study, conducted by the SEO firm SE Ranking, analysed more than 50,000 health queries made in Germany and found that YouTube accounted for 4.43% of all sources cited in AI Overviews – more than hospitals, government health portals or academic institutions. YouTube, which is owned by Google, was cited over 20,000 times, making it the single most referenced domain. Researchers warned that YouTube…
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