# AI Search Converts 4.4x Better Than Google: Real or Hype?

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Podcast: [Answer Engine Optimization (AEO): The AI Search Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/answer-engine-optimization-aeo-the-ai-search-podcast-7756998)
Published: 2026-06-08T16:39:50+00:00
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## Resource

Semrush data shows AI referral visitors convert 4.4x more than Google. We break down the data, the debate, and what it means for your brand.

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