Making AI search smarter

Google Search is entering the next phase of its AI evolution. During Google I/O 2026, the company showed off a reimagined search box that makes it easier to flow between AI

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<p>Agentic search is AI that evaluates and acts on behalf of users. Learn how it works and what it means for your brand visibility.</p>

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<p>Google‘s first consolidated AI optimization guide gives guidance on ways to optimize for Google’s generative AI features.</p>

<p>Google added more link surfaces to AI Search, but not new reporting for publishers. Studies continue to show lower clicks when AI responses appear. </p> <p>The post <a

<p>Google's CEO says that informational queries will become agentic search and that search itself will be an agent manager.</p> <p>The post <a