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AI search overviews in Google Search are here to stay. Even if you use a Chrome alternative , as long as you're using Google Search, they can still show up when you type a search query. They bury the traditional search results, and depending on what you're searching for, you don't need to visit any website (even though that's the wrong way to use AI overviews ).

But even though AI overviews can sometimes make your search much faster, they can provide you with factual inaccuracies, hallucinations, outdated information, and broken links. They can even miss important context and niche websites that have valuable information. Sometimes you need to take control of the way you Google to get exactly what you need.

If you're looking for something specific, good search results come down to learning how to use tricks to aggressively narrow down your search.…