AI Search is a search tool that uses technologies powered by artificial intelligence. Examples of popular tools using AI include ChatGPT, Google AI and Perplexity.
Growth in AI Search
AI search is already changing how brands are discovered online. McKinsey reports that AI-powered search is already used by around half of consumers. Pew Research also found that the presence of AI summaries can drastically reduce click-through to traditional results.
This means your strategy can’t rely purely on rankings. It needs to focus on being recommended, referenced and trusted within AI answers.
– 50% of consumers use AI-powered search today
– 20–50% of traffic at risk
– Organic CTR drops sharply when AI Overviews appear