Google Expands AI Search Feature 'Übersicht mit KI' to Germany and Europe

The new AI-powered summaries aim to simplify complex searches, launching today in Germany and eight other European countries with notable regional differences.

Google's 'Übersicht mit KI' feature, providing AI-generated answers to complex queries, is now available in Germany, seven other EU nations, and Switzerland.
The feature appears above traditional search results and is designed to activate selectively for queries deemed most suitable for AI responses.
Unlike in the United States, the German rollout excludes advertisements within the AI-generated summaries, reflecting regional differences in implementation.
The feature is available only to logged-in users aged 18 and above, with Google labeling it as experimental due to potential inaccuracies.
Media companies express concerns about reduced website traffic, as users may rely on concise AI summaries instead of visiting external links.

Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung