Course correction: Google to link more sources in AI Overviews
Ars Technica • 5/8/2026 – 5/9/2026
Summary
Google's AI search will begin linking more sources in its Overviews. This change will involve citing sources in several new ways.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
110
Hours Since Seen
Final Score3/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier20% (0.5^110/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 5 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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