How it works:
Google is updating AI Mode and AI Overviews to show inline links more often and higher up in responses. Links at the end of answers now include image thumbnails, and news carousels highlighting Preferred Sources are expanding to more countries and languages. Google is also testing an official-sites section and clickable creator names on AI Mode video results.
What’s the benefit?
AI answers should send more clicks to cited sources. Keep content clear, well-structured and authoritative so it earns citations, encourage loyal readers to add you as a Preferred Source, and track AI traffic in Search Console.
