Google has recently faced scrutiny regarding a feature in its experimental browser, Chrome Canary, that appeared to direct users to AI-generated answers instead of traditional search results. This raised concerns about the potential replacement of standard search pages with AI-driven responses. Rajan Patel, vice president of search engineering at Google, clarified that the feature, known as 'Fulfil Searchbox Queries in AI Mode,' was not meant for public use and was only an internal test. The functionality allowed users to receive conversational AI responses instead of the usual list of links, leading to speculation that Google might shift towards AI-led searches. Patel reassured users on social media that there are no plans to make AI Mode the default search option in Chrome. However, this incident highlights ongoing tensions between big tech companies and publishers, as many content creators fear that AI-led search experiences could diminish traffic to their original content, ultimately impacting their revenue. Google continues to show links to source websites in traditional searches, but the shift towards AI could pose significant challenges for the media industry.