Techcrunch iconTechcrunchJul 27, 2026

Google’s AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows

Google's AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.

Google’s AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows

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