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Oct 15, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Google boosts inline links in AI search responses
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Google is updating AI Overviews and AI Mode so inline links appear higher in responses more frequently, the company said in a blog post. The move comes as brands and news publishers warn that AI search formats are sharply reducing their traffic.
WHO: Google
WHAT: Google announced it is updating AI search results to show inline links higher in responses more frequently.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The change comes as brands and news publishers warn of a sharp decline in their traffic.
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