# Can Google Afford AI Answers? The $6 Billion Question

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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: 2026-07-31T12:18:51+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/55dbaca4
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Duration seconds: 450

## Resource

Exploring the real cost of Google's AI Overviews and how they keep the lights on without breaking the bank.

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