# Google Killed the Search Button — What It Means for the Internet

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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: 2026-08-11T19:44:07+00:00
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## Resource

Google is testing an AI-first homepage with no Search button. We break down what changed, why users are furious, and what it means for brands.

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