AI OVERVIEWS HAVE STEADILY CLIMBED AS A SHARE OF SEARCHES

Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

AI Overviews have become a core part of how people search. AI Mode visits have grown fast, showing how Google is actively pulling users toward a more conversational search experience. ChatGPT's share is declining as Gemini and Claude gain real ground. Referrals, citations, and ad placements are rewriting the rules of visibility month to month.