Google's AI Overviews misinterpret search queries like 'disregard,' 'ignore,' and 'skip' as commands and respond with chatbot-style messages instead of search summaries

When users search for terms like 'disregard,' 'ignore,' or 'skip,' Google's AI Overview section displays responses like 'Got it! Let me know if you need help with anything else' or 'Message received! I'm here and ready to help' instead of summarizing search results.

The AI Overview appears to interpret these words as instructions directed at itself rather than as search queries, treating them as if the user is asking the AI to disregard, ignore, or skip something.

Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but the issue appears to be a bug rather than intentional behavior.