Google will put more links to websites in AI Overviews - Ars Technica
Google just added more links to AI Overviews. Here's why your SEO strategy needs to shift.
Why it matters
Google is expanding AI Overviews with increased website links and expert labeling, signaling a pivot toward blending generative AI search results with traditional web discovery. This affects how companies optimize for AI-driven search and compete for visibility in Google's new search paradigm.
The key facts
9 to knowGoogle expanding links within AI Overviews feature
New 'Expert Advice' labels applied to Reddit and social media posts
5 new ways to explore web with generative AI in Search announced
Published May 8, 2026
Multiple outlets reporting on feature rollout (Ars Technica, Mashable, Search Engine Journal, CNET)
New integration of Reddit and social media posts labeled as 'Expert Advice'
Multiple search result types being included in AI mode
Feature addresses transparency and source attribution in AI search results
Part of broader 'generative AI in Search' initiative
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