← SEO News Search Engine Journal · Jul 18, 2026

Google Claims AI Search Sends Quality Clicks, Without Sharing Data

Google's Nick Fox stated that AI features within Google Search are driving billions of weekly clicks to websites, in addition to Google's existing daily click count. However, Google has not provided any verifiable data to support these claims, making it impossible for external parties to confirm the figures.

This situation presents a challenge for SEO professionals and site owners. Without transparent data, it's difficult to accurately assess the impact of AI in search on organic traffic and user engagement. The inability to audit these claims means that strategic decisions regarding content creation and optimization for AI-driven search results are based on unverified information, potentially hindering effective SEO strategies.

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