Google Now Showing Copyable Emojis Directly in AI Overviews
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Google is now displaying copyable emojis in AI Overviews, extending a feature previously available in answer boxes.
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SERoundtable reports that Google has rolled out copyable emojis to AI Overviews in search results, building on a capability the company introduced roughly a year ago in answer boxes. The feature allows users to click and copy emoji characters directly from the AI Overview display, and can appear both in the overview itself and in traditional answer boxes on the same results page. While convenient for users seeking quick emoji access, the development may concern websites focused on emoji content, as the feature reduces the need to click through to those sites.