Google says it continues to rank links in its generative AI Search experiences.

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• Google's Guide to Optimizing for Generative AI Features on Google Search

  Google · primary source · retrieved 2026-08-19

  “generative AI features on Google Search are rooted in our core Search ranking and quality systems” — Section "Is SEO still relevant for generative AI search?"

• AI features and your website | Google Search Central

  Google · primary source · retrieved 2026-08-19

  “AI Overviews and AI Mode surface relevant links” — Section "How AI features work in Search"

• 5 new ways to explore the web with generative AI in Search

  Google · primary source · retrieved 2026-08-19

  “We’re continuing to enhance how we show and rank links in our generative AI Search experiences” — lines 287-293

• Google publishes guide to optimizing for generative AI search

  Semrush · retrieved 2026-08-19

  “Google states clearly that AI Overviews and AI Mode are not running on completely separate systems” — Opening analysis