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Google CEO Pichai redefines links as 'part' of search

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has redefined the role of links within Google Search, now referring to them as merely a "part" of the search experience rather than its core. This subtle shift in language signals a strategic move by Google to retain users within its ecosystem by integrating new AI-powered features. The company is transitioning from its traditional role as a traffic distributor for the web to becoming an AI publisher, where its selection of sources increasingly reflects editorial control. AI

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IMPACT Google's strategic language shift may signal a move towards AI publishing, potentially altering web traffic dynamics.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a shift in Google's product strategy and language used by its CEO, offering an opinion on the implications.

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Google CEO Pichai redefines links as 'part' of search

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 · Matthias Bastian ·

    Google CEO Pichai now calls links a "part" of search, redefining the web's role in its own product

    <p><img alt="" class="attachment-full size-full wp-post-image" height="768" src="https://the-decoder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/google_web_dystopia-2.png" style="height: auto; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="1376" /></p> <p> Google CEO Sundar Pichai now calls links and sources a…