Google Tests AI Overviews On Right Hand Side (Local?)

Google is testing showing AI Overviews on the right hand side of the search results page. I am not sure if this is specific to local queries and a replacement of sorts for the local panel, I hope not. But Jamie posted a few screenshots of this happening for him on X - and I cannot replicate this, no matter how many browsers and sessions I try.

Here is his screenshot: I really hope Google isn't considering replacing the local pack with AI Overviews. Forum discussion at X . The content at the Search Engine Roundtable are the sole opinion of the authors and in no way reflect views of RustyBrick ®, Inc Copyright © 1994-2025 RustyBrick ® , Inc.



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