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USA Today
5 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Google may replace 'I'm Feeling Lucky' with AI search: What to know
Google may replace 'I'm Feeling Lucky' with AI search: What to know Show Caption Hide Caption Justice Department pushes to break up Google's search monopoly The Justice Department has begun a three-week hearing to determine how to address Google's illegal monopoly in internet search, with the government calling for major structural changes. unbranded - Newsworthy As part of a new opt-in experiment, Google is removing the "I'm Feeling Lucky Button" and replacing it with AI Mode, its enhanced AI search tool. The "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is not going away entirely. It will only disappear for Google users who opt-in to the experiment. Google's AI Mode functions similarly to OpenAI's ChatGPT. AI Mode is free and accessible to all Google users. No more feeling lucky for some Google users, as the search engine runs a new artificial intelligence experiment. For years, a button under the Google search bar has allowed users a different search experience. Rather than typing in a word, phrase or question and getting a string of results, the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button takes users to the top-result webpage associated with their input. As part of a new artificial intelligence experiment, the button has been removed for users tapped into the search engine's AI program, Google Labs. In its place is a new artificial intelligence feature called AI Mode. "We often test different ways for people to access our helpful features. This is just one of many experiments, and it's limited to Labs users only," a Google spokesperson told USA TODAY on May 27. Here's what to know about Google's latest AI experiment. Google gets a makeover: Google makes first branding change in 10 years with new 'G' icon More AI: Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' could ban states from regulating AI for a decade What is Google's 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button? The "I'm Feeling Lucky" button is located underneath the Google search bar when visiting When users enter a word, phrase or question in the Google search bar and then click the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button, rather than using the traditional search, users are taken to the top-result webpage for their input. For example, if a user searches "dog food" on Google, an array of responses generate. The user may see sponsored dog food options through Google Shopping, a list of stores that sell dog food and top-selling dog food websites. If a user searches "dog food" on Google and clicks the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button, the user is taken to the Chewy website, as this webpage is the top clicked result by Google users who search "dog food." Why is Google getting rid of the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button? Google is not completely phasing out the "I'm Feeling Lucky" button and most Google users are still able to access it. The removal of the button for Google Labs users is a part of an experiment gauging the use of artificial intelligence in tandem with Google search. What is Google's AI Mode? Google's AI Mode is an artificial intelligence-powered search engine that uses a "query fan-out" technique, conducting multiple searches to compile one response for a more complex answer. AI Mode functions similar to software like OpenAI's ChatGPT. "You can ask nuanced questions that might have previously taken multiple searches − like exploring a new concept or comparing detailed options − and get a helpful AI-powered response with links to learn more," Vice President of Google Search Product Robby Stein wrote about AI Mode in a May 5 blog post. While initially limited to Google Labs users − people who have signed up for Google's early testing experiments, AI Mode is now available to all Google users based in the U.S. who opt in to the tool. How to try Google's AI Mode Not a Google Labs user but still want to try out AI Mode? Here's how: Visit Toggle "Turn this experiment on or off" and click "Try AI Mode." If prompted with a pop-up, accept. AI Mode will then be available to use on Google search. What is Google Labs? Is it free? Google Labs allows users to test Google's early-stage experiments and provide feedback. Labs is free, but Google users must sign up to participate in the program with a valid Google account. Google student and work accounts do not qualify. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
GMA Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
'Bubble Gang': Applicants line up to audition for spot on iconic gag show
The auditions for the Kapuso comedy gag show "Bubble Gang" has now begun! As seen in Aubrey Carampel's report on "24 Oras," hundreds of hopefuls lined up at the GMA Annex Studio on Monday for the "Bubble Gang ng Bayan" auditions. "Ang gusto natin 'yung gang na word sa 'Bubble Gang' ay maging totoong gang talaga. Mas malaki, mas malawak at mas maraming nasasakop na tao atsaka humor sa society," show mainstay Michael V. said. The longest-running gag show in the Philippines is gearing up for its 30th anniversary in October. Apart from the talent search, they are also working on a secret project. On Sunday's episode, "Bubble Gang" released a parody of Dionela's "Sining," titled "Feeling." "Bubble Gang" airs Sundays at 7:15 p.m. on GMA Network. —Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Michael V., Paolo Contis sing about getting old, keeping up with the youth in ‘Sining' parody
Michael V. has done another song parody, but this time, Paolo Contis joined him. On Sunday's episode of 'Bubble Gang,' Bitoy and Paolo performed 'Feeling' as Tio Nilo and Jay-Cool, a spoof of 'Sining' by Dionela feat. Jay-R. The video began with a DJ hyping up a young crowd with her lively mixes until a technical problem came up, turning the crowd's attention to Tio Nilo and Jay-Cool. The song parody's lyrics talked about the challenges of getting old while trying to keep up with the younger generation. 'Ako ay titong feeling super young, hindi tumatanda, pinipilit makisali sa mga bata,' the chorus of the song goes. The lyrics also mentioned the usual struggles that come with age, including age-related vision problems, rheumatism, high blood pressure, gout, and taking supplements daily, among others. On YouTube, viewers were all praises for the latest 'Bubble Gang' parody. 'Walang kupas, sir Bitoy! Idol talaga! Ikaw ang gout, este GOAT ng parodies para sa'kin!' one commenter joked. Previously, Michael V. did a parody of 'Raining in Manila' by Lola Amour, 'Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw' by Morisette Amon, and 'Uhaw' by Dilaw.—AOL, GMA Integrated News
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Hans India
Google Tests AI Mode in Search, Possibly Replacing ‘I'm Feeling Lucky' Button
Google is quietly experimenting with new ways to integrate its AI-driven search tools directly into the homepage—and it might mean saying goodbye to the familiar 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button. A wave of user reports on X and Threads reveals that Google's new 'AI Mode' is being tested in different parts of the search interface. In some versions, the AI Mode tab appears inside the search bar itself, right next to the 'search by image' icon. In other versions, it completely replaces the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button beneath the search bar. The appearance of the AI Mode button also seems to vary. Some users see a rotating rainbow border when hovering over it with the cursor. In other cases—especially where it has taken over the 'I'm Feeling Lucky' spot—the rainbow outline appears as a default feature, making the button visually distinct from others. Is this new? Ai Mode button on the Google search box on the homepage @rustybrick @glenngabe — Damien (andell) (@AndellDam) May 10, 2025 Google first mentioned this feature on May 1st, saying a 'small percentage' of U.S. users would start seeing AI Mode in Search. The newly surfaced screenshots offer a closer look at how the feature could appear once it's more widely deployed. However, for now, this test remains limited. Google spokesperson Ashley Thompson confirmed to The Verge that AI Mode is part of Google's experimental Labs environment. 'We often test different ways for people to access our helpful features,' said Thompson. 'This is just one of many experiments.' Although it's not official that 'I'm Feeling Lucky' will be phased out, even the idea could stir nostalgia. The quirky button, which sends users directly to the first webpage in the search results, has been a Google mainstay since launch. Still, by nudging users toward AI Mode, Google could be signalling a shift toward more conversational, AI-powered search experiences.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actress Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Revealed
Almost two months on from the death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner has revealed the cause of her passing. According to People, a spokesperson from the Chief Medical Examiner's Office confirmed on Wednesday (April 16) that the actress's passing was ruled as natural, resulting from complications of diabetes mellitus. More from Billboard Daryl Hannah Claims Neil Young's Citizenship Process Was Hindered by 'Every Trick in the Book' Tracy Chapman's Debut Album Hits Top 10 on Billboard's Album Sales Chart After Vinyl Reissue Josh Groban's Find Your Light Foundation Donates $1.25 Million Toward Arts Education Programs 'The amended determination was made following review of toxicology testing results,' the spokesperson said, noting that a 'toxicology testing can be done without autopsy.' Trachtenberg died on Feb. 26 at the age of 39, with New York City emergency services responding to an emergency call where they discovered the actress 'unconscious and unresponsive.' Though her death was not treated as suspicious, Trachtenberg's family declined an autopsy on grounds related to their Jewish faith, with her death therefore expected to be officially ruled as 'undetermined.' However, the review of the toxicology results has ultimately provided a form of closure for those close to the actress. A New York native, Trachtenberg began acting as a child, receiving her breakthrough role by starring in the film Harriet the Spy in 1996, released when she was just 10. By then, she had also made multiple appearances on ABC's All My Children — working with Sarah Michelle Gellar. That connection led to Trachtenberg joining Gellar on Buffy the Vampire Slayer from 2000 through its 2003 finale. In 2001, the series' sixth season featured one of its most innovative and revered episodes, the musical Once More, with Feeling. While most of the show's stars had their singing talents showcased prominently, Trachtenberg – a trained ballet dancer – requested her dancing skills be the main focus for her appearance. Her vocal talents weren't entirely absent, however, opening the episode's coda, 'Where Do We Go From Here?,' singing the opening title line a cappella. The 23-song Once More, with Feeling soundtrack was subsequently released (on Mutant Enemy/Twentieth Century Fox/Rounder Records). Mirroring the show's trademark witty dialog (one lyric features singing-averse Alyson Hannigan admitting, 'I think this line's mostly filler'), the set slayed Billboard's charts, most notably debuting at its No. 3 best on the Soundtracks chart — a year after the episode aired. It also hit the Billboard 200 and Independent Albums charts. To date, the album has drawn more than 23 million streams in the U.S., according to Luminate. Trachtenberg's presence in the world of music also extended beyond the world of Buffy, with the actress also appearing in music videos for acts such as Trapt and Ringside, and Fall Out Boy's 'This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race,' which peaked at No. 2 on the Hot 100. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
