You’ve probably added “Reddit” to a Google search at some point. Google has noticed. The company just updated Google AI Overviews to surface real perspectives from forums, social media, and public online discussions. They now appear directly inside AI-generated results. Google VP Hema Budaraju announced the change in a blog post on May 6. The new section shows up under labels like “Expert Advice” or “Community Perspectives” depending on the query. Not every search will trigger it. Each result includes the creator’s name, handle, or community so you know what you’re clicking before you click it. Google’s reasoning is simple: people increasingly want advice from other people, not just a machine-generated summary. What Else Is New The firsthand perspectives feature is one of several updates. Google is also adding a “Further Exploration” section at the end of AI responses. It suggests articles for going deeper on the topic.…