Google Just Changed Search with AI – Here’s What I Think
So, I was casually searching something last night and noticed something different. At the top of the results, there was this AI-style summary instead of the usual list of websites.
Turns out Google officially rolled out a big AI update to its search system this April 2025. If you’re someone who spends time online (which is basically all of us), this is something you’ll want to know about.
What’s Actually New?
The biggest change is called the "AI Snapshot." When you search something, Google now shows a short answer at the top written by AI. It picks info from different websites and gives you a clean summary.
Example:
I searched “How does inflation affect small businesses?” and got a quick, helpful explanation without even clicking anywhere.
You’ll also notice:
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Follow-up questions (like chatting with an assistant)
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More natural language results
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Better results in local languages like Bengali, Hindi, etc.
How It Feels as a Regular User
Honestly? It feels fast. Clean. Helpful.
I don’t need to jump through 5 websites just to find one good answer. The AI gives me a starting point, and if I want, I can dive deeper from there.
But…
As a Blogger, I’ve Got Mixed Feelings
Here’s the thing I run a blog (TMT Newses), and like many small creators, I rely on search traffic. If Google shows all the answers at the top… will people still click into our posts?
Maybe. Maybe not. But one thing’s clear:
We now have to focus on creating content that’s helpful, original, and deeper than AI summaries.
That means:
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Writing in a human voice (like I’m doing now!)
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Sharing personal experiences or examples
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Making content that AI can’t fully summarize
What the Experts Say
I read a few comments from SEO experts, and one thing stood out:
“In 2025, it’s not about ranking #1 it’s about being the source that AI trusts.”
That really hit me. We don’t just write for people anymore, we’re also writing for AI models that summarize and show our work.
So What Should We Do?
If you’re a content creator, blogger, or just someone who likes staying ahead:
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Focus on quality and depth.
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Use tools like structured data so Google understands your content better.
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Add FAQs, summaries, and original takes in your posts.
I think this AI search update is exciting but also a wake-up call. It’s not the end of blogging or websites, but it is the start of a new phase.
If we adapt, stay creative, and stay real… we can still win.
Let’s not just chase traffic — let’s provide value that AI can’t fake.
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