Google uses both schema.org markup and og:image meta tag for thumbnails in Google Search and Discover

Google clarified this within its Google image best practices and Google Discover documentation.

Google patent hints searchers will land on AI-generated pages and not web pages

To be clear, this is just a patent document and not something implemented in Google Search.
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Google's AI Search Live makes search a conversation and Googling might never be the same

Google Search Live is now generally available in the U.S. Search Live lets users talk to an AI that can also see through their phone’s camera. The feature remakes searching into a live conversation, ...

Sick of AI in Search? These 7 Google alternatives still put links first

Sick of AI in Search? These 7 Google alternatives still put links first ...

Google's Circle to Search can now identify multiple objects in an image

To coincide with the release of Samsung's new Galaxy S26 family of phones, Google is pushing out a small but meaningful update to Circle to Search. As a reminder, Circle to Search allows you to carry ...

How to Hide Google’s AI Overviews From Your Search Results

You can avoid Google's AI summaries in your search results by simply adjusting your query. Or just switch search engines altogether.
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Here's How to Use New 'Plus' Button on Google Search to Find More Info and More

A new Plus button has appeared on the search bar of Google Search, and it aims to transform the experience by taking users directly to the AI Mode feature. Google Adds a 'Plus' Button to Improve ...