Google to use Wikipedia for reliable info on Search results

New Delhi: In a bid to help users make informed decisions on it Search platform, Google will now show next to most results a menu icon, that people can tap to learn more about the result or feature and where the information is coming from.

When available, people will see a description of the website from Wikipedia, which provides free, reliable information about tens of millions of sites on the web.

“If it’s a site you haven’t heard of before, that additional information can give you context or peace of mind, especially if you’re looking for something important, like health or financial information,” JK Kearns,