Google AI Overviews (2024)
AI summaries at the top of Google results (see Google SEO timeline).
DateMay 14, 2024
PlatformAI Search (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity)
TypeAI search
Who it affectsAll sites
What happened
Google launched AI Overviews in the US in May 2024, then expanded them to many more countries and languages. See the Google SEO timeline entry on AI Overviews.
Who it affected
All sites.
What it means for marketers today
Track which of your target queries show AI Overviews and whether you’re cited.
Related
See the full AI Search Timeline: ChatGPT, Copilot, AI Overviews & More