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To contextualize this feature, Dr. No explored how Google’s search functions have evolved. When searching for topics, users would previously click through various sources, such as forums or articles, to extract valuable information. However, the introduction of AI summaries has streamlined this process, as users now receive immediate answers without needing to engage with the original content. This shift creates downstream consequences; platforms like Reddit lose crucial traffic, which is necessary to sustain their operations and ad revenues.