# AI Is Replacing Google for Local Search - Most Contractors Aren't Showing Up

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Podcast: [UBC News World](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ubc-news-world-468831)
Published: 2026-07-13T08:01:00+00:00
Episode link: http://ubcnews.world/
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## Resource

AI assistants are quietly replacing Google for local searches, delivering direct recommendations instead of ranked lists. Most contractors remain invisible in this new landscape. Discover how Answer Engine Optimization works and what it takes to be chosen by AI. Profit Acuity City: Pittsburgh Address: 239 Fourth Ave, Ste 1401 #8511 Website: https://app.profitacuity.com Phone: +1 877 624 1229

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