Context
Google Search Central published a guide explaining generative AI Search, including RAG, query fan-out, and its position that core SEO practices remain relevant.
What changed
Google explicitly addressed AEO/GEO terminology and documented how AI Overviews and AI Mode rely on Search retrieval systems.
Why it matters
Practitioners gained first-party guidance separating verified requirements from speculative AEO/GEO tactics.
Visibility OS interpretation
Use this as a high-authority anchor source when evaluating claims about Google AI visibility.
What remains uncertain
No event-specific uncertainty note is recorded yet. This record may change as new evidence is reviewed.