What happened
Google is now automatically expanding its AI search summaries at the top of the results page for some searches, as reported by Search Engine Roundtable. The change, when it kicks in, pushes the typical list of links from a search much farther down Google's results page; instead of seeing part of an AI Overview with the usual links, users see the AI summary expanded.
Why it matters
This move continues Google's trend of integrating AI into its core search product, potentially reducing the visibility of traditional organic results. For users, it means AI-generated summaries are more prominent, while for website publishers, it could mean less traffic from search. The exact criteria for which searches trigger the automatic expansion are not specified in the report.