Browser issues can often prevent Google search from loading properly. To troubleshoot this problem, start by clearing your browser history and cache. This helps remove any conflicting data that might be causing the issue. Additionally, disabling browser extensions can also resolve compatibility problems.

The trend comes as the internet is "flooded with low-effort garbage from SEO farms and affiliate link sites", said The Register, and things are "probably only going to get worse with the advent of generative AI", they added because new technology is "able to pump out low-quality copy in an instant".

Follow these steps to see if your Chrome browser is due for an update. Open Settings on your Chromebook by clicking the "time" in the bottom right corner and then clicking the gear icon. In the left sidebar of the settings window, select About ChromeOS. Click Check for updates.

Restart your device and try your search again. If you're able to connect to the Internet, update the Google app to the latest version. To check if you get results, try your search again. When you clear an app's cache, you delete data stored in a temporary area of the device's memory.