Google scraps AI search feature that crowdsourced amateur medical advice | Google

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Google’s spokesperson said: “We routinely make changes to Search to improve the experience for our users.”

The company would not confirm how many people had used the feature, how long it had been available for, or when it was removed.

The spokesperson said: “The launch of ‘What People Suggest’ was a test to help us understand how we can provide even more useful information on Search. We’re continuing to test new ways to help people find the most relevant and helpful information to their health questions.”