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Oct 15, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Google makes links more prominent in AI search results
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Google is updating AI search results so inline links appear “higher up in responses more frequently,” according to a company blog post. Its AI Overviews and AI Mode show customized answers instead of a traditional list of links, as brands and news publishers warn that the format is sharply reducing their traffic.
WHO: Google
WHAT: Google announced an update to make inline links more prominent in AI search responses.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Google says the update makes inline links appear higher in AI responses more frequently; brands and news publishers have warned of declining traffic.
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