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US consumer use of AI for local recommendations surges to 52%

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A recent study indicates a significant surge in consumer adoption of AI tools for local recommendations, with 52% of US consumers using them monthly, a sharp increase from 9% last year. Across millions of queries, major AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude demonstrated substantial brand visibility, comparable to traditional Google local search results. The study also found that star ratings were a primary factor in AI-driven rankings, and a higher volume of reviews could compensate for minor rating discrepancies. AI

IMPACT Consumer reliance on AI for local search is rapidly increasing, impacting brand visibility and search ranking factors.

RANK_REASON The item discusses survey data and analysis of AI tool usage for local recommendations, which falls under commentary on industry trends rather than a direct release or significant event.

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US consumer use of AI for local recommendations surges to 52%

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    SOCi says 52% of US consumers now use AI tools for local recommendations at least monthly, up from 9% a year ago. Across 3 million queries, average brand visibi

    SOCi says 52% of US consumers now use AI tools for local recommendations at least monthly, up from 9% a year ago. Across 3 million queries, average brand visibility on ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude reached 36.1%, roughly matching the Google local 3-pack. Star ratings drove rankings,…

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