Googles AI Overview still cant spell, and the internet is very aware of it
Google's AI Overview continues to struggle with basic spelling tasks despite improvements over the past two years. Users have highlighted its inaccuracies, particularly with the spelling of simple words. The AI's failure to correctly answer questions about spelling has sparked renewed interest and testing among internet users.
- ▪Google AI Overviews has been criticized for fabricating facts and providing incorrect answers since its launch in 2024.
- ▪The AI tool incorrectly stated that there are two 'e's in the word 'astronomical'.
- ▪Users are actively testing the AI's spelling capabilities and sharing their findings on social media.
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Home > Tech Google's AI Overview still can't spell, and the internet is very aware of it How many 'e's are there in the word astronomical? By Shannon Connellan Shannon Connellan Senior Editor Shannon Connellan is Mashable's Senior Editor, General Assignments, based in London. She has been Mashable's UK Editor (and still manages the illustrious UK team) and Australia Editor, but emotionally, she lives searching for Exit 8. A Tomatometer-approved critic, Shannon writes about entertainment, tech, social good, science, culture, and Australian horror, and loves to nerd out with movie stars, filmmakers, and TV creators. Read Full Bio on May 27, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard I don't want to be all Billy Madison spelling test but...
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