AI Overview
Google's generated answer summarizing multiple sources.
An AI Overview is a generated summary Google places at the top of some results, synthesizing information from several pages and citing them inline. Appearing as a cited source is a new visibility goal alongside classic ranking, and it is the core of generative engine optimization.
Related terms
- Generative Engine OptimizationOptimizing to be cited by AI answer engines.
- Featured SnippetA short answer Google lifts to the top of results.
- SERP FeatureAny result element beyond a standard blue link.
- AI VisibilityKnow whether the answer engines cite you
- SEO glossaryEvery SEO and AI search term, defined plainly.
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