Google has been doing lots with generative AI and I do know a few of you may have seen featured snippets, some knowledge panels, local listings and different types of generative AI within the search outcomes. Right here is an instance of Google Search inserting generative AI snippets and playing cards inside the center of the search outcomes, within the featured snippets issues to know like outcomes.
Technically these featured snippets are known as things to know, however they’re within the featured snippet household.
Sachin Patel posted a videocast of this on X – you’ll be able to see this stuff to know sort of featured snippet containers that load and below them, it reveals the AI Overview playing cards after which says “Generative Al is experimental.”
Here’s a nonetheless screenshot of this:
Here’s a GIF of it in motion:
Right here is the total video:
@rustybrick – I’ve seen AI overview questions and solutions in the course of the SERP. pic.twitter.com/OpqWYamPwc
— Sachin Patel (@SachuPatel53124) October 20, 2024
I can not replicate this signed in, signed out, opted in or out of the Google Search Labs function. However I do suspect this can be a Search Labs function that I should not have entry to but.
Discussion board dialogue at X.
