Google's Recent Search Engine Changes: AI Overviews and 'Web' Filter

The text discusses Google's recent changes to its search engine, including the addition of AI overviews to search results and the introduction of a "Web" filter that presents search results without extra junk. It explores the tradeoffs of using the Web filter, provides a workaround to access it more easily, and offers a step-by-step guide for setting it as the default search in the Vivaldi browser. The text also includes some links to other articles and encourages sharing the content.

• Google has introduced AI overviews to search results, which can be frustrating for those seeking website links.
• The "Web" filter presents search results without extra junk, resembling Google's appearance from a decade ago.
• The tradeoffs of using the Web filter are discussed, along with a workaround to access it more easily.
• A step-by-step guide for setting the Web filter as the default search in the Vivaldi browser is provided.
• Additional links to other articles are included, and sharing the content is encouraged.