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The time filter in Google Search broke a few days ago
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- Praise: Some users appreciate that Google typically has very, very thorough tests, suggesting there's a solid foundation somewhere despite current issues.
- Praise: The AI Mode in Google Search seems to produce accurate results in some contexts, even if the overall experience is inconsistent.
- Concern: Commenters are frustrated with the apparent lack of QA and the regular breaking of features, questioning the competence of developers at major companies.
- Concern: The culture of prioritizing new features over fixing existing problems is seen as a major flaw, leading to a perception that software is often shipped broken.
- Concern: The advanced search functionality is criticized for being difficult to remember, showing a lack of user-friendly design despite the potential of AI.