Google is updating its AI Overviews and AI Mode features to increase the visibility of inline links. These clickable phrases will now appear more frequently and in more prominent positions within AI-generated responses, allowing users to access original sources more easily.
For specific search scenarios, such as visiting official websites or handling business tasks, Google is testing a new layout. This design places dedicated link sections at the top of AI answers, accompanied by explanatory text that clarifies the purpose and relevance of the recommended site.
The company is expanding its news carousel component to additional countries and languages. For time-sensitive news, these carousels will display articles more prominently, while user-selected preferred sources will receive higher display priority in search results.
The footer area of AI responses is also being redesigned to include image thumbnails for better visual engagement. Additionally, Google is testing clickable profile links for creators and publishers, enabling users to view background information and other content from specific media outlets.
Google’s News AI licensing pilot program now includes over 400 media partners, such as CNN, the Financial Times, and Axios. This initiative involves paying publishers for content to support the development of new AI-driven news features.
