Generative Search
Any search experience in which answers are generated by AI from retrieved sources rather than only ranked as links.
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What is Generative Search?
Any search experience in which answers are generated by AI from retrieved sources rather than only ranked as links.
Why it matters
Generative Search is part of how search is shifting from ranked links to understood, generated answers. Knowing the term helps you decide where to invest in visibility.
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