Google I/O 2026: what the AI search overhaul means for your GEO

Google AI Mode crossed 1 billion monthly users at I/O 2026 on May 19. AI Overviews now trigger on 48% of tracked queries, and Search agents are rolling out to handle tasks autonomously. For any brand running GEO, the rules of citation just changed. This is what Xpand Media is doing about it.