AI & AEO

SGE (Search Generative Experience)

Quick Definition

SGE was Google's experimental name for what became AI Overviews — generative AI answers appearing within Google search results.

In context

Renamed to AI Overviews in May 2024 for general rollout. The terms are sometimes used interchangeably in older content.

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