You can trick Google's AI Overviews into explaining made-up idioms
engadget.comPublished: 4/23/2025
Summary
Curious? Google's AI might know more than it does, as it messed up fake phrases like "You can't lick a badger twice," turning it into a lie about deception. It also got confused with playful phrases such as "You can't golf without a fish" and "eat the biggest chalupa first," showing how hallucinations can lead to misinformation or legal issues.