Nearly 50% Google’s AI Overviews Link Back to Google
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Nearly 50% Google’s AI Overviews Link Back to Google

A new study reveals that nearly half of Google’s AI Overviews link back to Google itself instead of external websites. This trend signals a stronger “walled garden” effect, where users are encouraged to stay longer within Google’s ecosystem. Google Keeps Users on Its Platform SE Ranking analyzed over 100,000 keywords across five U.S. states. Their…

Google AI Search Now Understands Images, Not Just Text
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Google AI Search Now Understands Images, Not Just Text

Google has added image search to its AI Mode in Search, allowing users to upload pictures and ask questions about them. This upgrade blends Google Lens with Gemini, Google’s AI model. Together, they give richer, more visual search experiences. AI Mode is now available to millions more users in the U.S. What Is AI Mode?…