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AI Search June 3, 2026 · 9 min read

AI Search Is a New Layer on Top of Google — And It's Quietly Deciding Whether Your Business Gets Mentioned

AI search isn't a new place to rank — it's a new reader sitting on top of Google's index, deciding whether your business gets named. Here's what the shift means for local businesses.

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