Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious

Google’s AI search results will make links more obvious

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Google says it will now display links more prominently inside its AI-powered features in Search. Robby Stein, the vice president of Google Search, announced on Tuesday that a list of links will now appear inside a pop-up when you hover over the sources in AI Overviews and AI Mode on desktop, alongside a description of each linked article and accompanying images.

Stein adds that Google will also show these “more descriptive and prominent link icons” in its AI responses on desktop and mobile. “Our testing shows this new UI is more engaging, making it easier to get to great content across the web,” Stein writes.

While AI Overviews appear as …

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2 Comments

  1. russel.iliana

    This update from Google sounds interesting! Making links more prominent in AI search results could really enhance user experience. Looking forward to seeing how it impacts our searches!

  2. schuyler54

    It really does sound promising! By highlighting links, users might find it easier to explore sources and verify information, which is crucial in today’s digital landscape. It’ll be interesting to see how this affects user engagement with content.

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