The hidden cost of Google's AI defaults and the illusion of choice

Ars Technica
By Ryan WhitwamApr 30, 2026, 7:00 am23 pts
Many people are hoping—nay, praying—that the potential AI bubble will burst soon. But to hear Google tell it, generative AI is the future, and the company's products have to change to keep up with the technical reality. As a result, Gemini is seeping into every nook and cranny of the Google ecosystem.…

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