Definition

AI search

Updated Feb 5, 2025

Definition

AI search is an answers-first search experience where an AI model generates a direct response, often using information retrieved from the web or a search index.

Plain English

You ask a question, the system pulls relevant sources, and it gives you a synthesized answer instead of a list of links.

Why it matters

  • People can form opinions without clicking through ten results.
  • Visibility shifts toward being included (and cited) inside the answer.
  • Clear, verifiable pages tend to show up more often.