Summary
There are reports that Google's AI does not provide summaries for searches about Donald Trump's potential signs of dementia, while it does for other former presidents. Concerns about Trump's health have sparked discussion, particularly following his previous campaign gaffes. This is the backdrop against which Google's parent company, Alphabet, agreed to a settlement with Trump after his YouTube account was suspended.
Key Facts
- Google's AI Overview did not provide summaries for searches about Trump's potential signs of dementia, unlike for other former presidents.
- The issue was reported by The Verge and noted by Newsweek on October 2.
- Google's AI Overview has been providing such summaries since May 2024.
- Donald Trump became president at age 79, and his health has been a subject of public debate.
- The White House announced Trump had a common medical condition for people over 70.
- Alphabet, Google's parent company, settled for $24.5 million with Trump after his YouTube suspension.
- A Google spokesperson stated that AI Overviews do not respond to every query.
- Trump has publicly stated his health is good.
