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Stale Gov.uk pages are feeding AI overviews old data and Brits are believing it

Outdated GOV.UK pages are being scraped by AI overviews, delivering false information and undermining public trust. The Department for Business and Trade audited and fixed 150 stale pages, and is testing six-monthly review cycles.

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Stale Gov.uk pages are feeding AI overviews old data and Brits are believing it
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  • Google AI overviews cite unmaintained government pages with outdated fees.
  • DBT audit found 150 stale pages, redirected or updated.
  • Government content designers warn AI may mislead users, requiring design for indirect consumption.

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