Are You Sure?

Last week I asked Google what show plays on CBS at 10:30pm central time. I couldn't remember what programming had replaced Colbert.

Google's AI Overviews told me the answer was Late Night with Stephen Colbert... which I knew was wrong.

So, I typed a followup question, "Are you sure Stephen Colbert is still on CBS?"

Google AI Overviews apologized and corrected itself. 

Alright. Fair enough.

On Friday, July 3rd I asked Google a question about Fourth of July scheduled activities across the country. Google AI Overviews gave me a list of things "happening today, July 4th."

I asked a follow up question, "Are you sure today is July 4th?"

Google AI Overviews apologized, offered a correction, and joked that it had gotten ahead of itself.

Disappointing. 

And alarming.

Next time you get an answer from Google AI Overviews, ask it if it's sure. That seems to be the responsible thing to do, doesn't it?