Google is putting autoplay videos in Search results because hey, why not

[Guest Chris Mills]

In an effort to out-do the FCC in this month's "who can ruin the internet" competition, Google is testing auto-playing videos in search results.

 

Search Engine Land has confirmed that Google is running a "small experiment" in which "videos automatically play in the knowledge panel" immediately to the right of search results. This is roughly equivalent to your dog running a "small experiment" to see which of your furniture coverings is the most delicious.

 

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