Glossary definition

AI Overviews (AIO)

/ˌeɪ.aɪ ˈoʊ.vər.vjuːz/ noun

Google's AI-generated summary blocks that appear at the top of search results pages, synthesising answers from multiple sources before any traditional blue links are shown. AI Overviews appear in approximately 48% of all Google searches as of 2026 and can reduce click-through rates on organic results by up to 58%.

Also referred to as Google AI Overviews or AIO.

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