What Google's AI Overviews Mean for Your New York Business Right Now

Something changed on Google and most New York business owners either didn't notice or don't yet understand what it means for them. A new AI-generated summary box now sits at the top of search results for roughly one in four Google searches — answering questions directly so users never need to click anywhere. If your business isn't cited in that box, you're losing traffic you don't even know you're losing. This post breaks down what Google's AI Overviews actually are, how badly they're hitting organic and paid clicks, which New York businesses are most exposed, and exactly what to do right now to protect your visibility and get into Google's AI citation pool before your competitors do.