How AI Mode and AI Overviews Work: What Google Patents Reveal and Why SEO Strategy Needs a Radical Shift
Google's AI Overviews and AI Mode fundamentally change how SEO and Search work. Analysis of Google patents reveals the transition from deterministic rules to probabilistic systems that prioritize granularity, structure, and content citability. To stay visible in the new era of generative search, optimization must focus on verifiable fragments, AI reasoning, and building strong entities—not just keywords or rankings.
