Google announced on Tuesday the launch of a new wave of artificial intelligence technology aimed at accelerating a year-long transformation of its search engine. This update is designed to change how people access information by integrating AI to deliver direct answers within search results. The shift is expected to reduce internet traffic to external websites, including news platforms, as users receive instant responses without needing to click through to other sites. Industry observers note that this trend could lead to a contraction of the web, concentrating information within a few large platforms. The update follows earlier AI-related enhancements, such as the introduction of a search-like feature called Circle on iPhone's Google and Chrome apps in late February. Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, is driving these developments to reshape user interaction with online information.