AI Overviews (Google) – Glossary

Google’s AI Overviews are generative summaries that appear above organic results.

They compile answers from multiple sources, with citations, and can change what users click and how you measure value.

What it means for you

• Content still needs to be original, complete, and verifiable.
• Structured data helps eligibility, there are no special schemas for AI Overviews.
• Measure outcomes beyond clicks, engagement and conversions matter.

Further reading

• AI features and your website — Google Search Central
  explains how AI Overviews and AI Mode work and confirms there are no special schema or extra requirements beyond SEO fundamentals.
• Top ways to perform well in Google’s AI experiences — Google Search Central
  details practical guidance on unique content, page experience, structured data alignment, and measuring value beyond clicks.
• Guidance on using generative AI content — Google Search Central
  covers quality, accuracy, and compliance with spam policies, plus transparency about automated content creation.
• AI in Search: traffic and click quality — Google Blog
  provides Google’s perspective on how AI Overviews affect queries and the quality of clicks to the web.
• Ads in AI Overviews — Google Ads Help
  outlines eligibility, placement, and best practices for ads that appear in or around AI Overviews.

Related terms

• AEO
• GEO
• Source attribution