When did Google get so weird? A rant goes viral on HN.

When did Google get so weird?

A blog post complains Google search has gotten weird: homepage full of ads, results miss user intent, AI overviews often miss the point. The post got 174 points and 88 comments on HN, showing many agree. The post doesn't give specific data or timeline, but the core complaint is Google sacrifices search accuracy for AI and ads.