# Google Just Rewrote Search. Here’s What the May 2026 Core Update Means for Your Brand

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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: 2026-06-20T18:49:17+00:00
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## Resource

The May 2026 Google core update is accelerating the shift from SEO to GEO. We break down what happened, how it works, and what brands must do now.

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