# Exa + Gemini: Why Google Needs a Third-Party Search

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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: 2026-05-01T12:28:59+00:00
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## Resource

Exa partners with Google Gemini for agent-first search. We break down the deal, the tech, and what it means for brands.

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