Despite the fact that it feels like it's forcing AI on you, Google thankfully makes it fairly easy to reduce, if not completely turn off, many of these features in your account. You just need to know ...

AI features are crowding into Google search, Gmail, iPhones, Windows laptops, and other products. If you're suffering from AI overload, these settings can help.

Just remember to add the modifier each time you search and want to avoid AI results. Look for the Web button underneath the search bar after getting results with an AI Overview. Click it to strip away ...