2026 SEO Predictions: AI, LLMs & the Future of Search

SEO in 2026 is no longer driven by keywords or traditional rankings. Visibility depends on AI understanding, conversational intent, multimodal content, and strong entity authority. Brands that structure content for AI Overviews, LLMs, and cross-channel discovery, while strengthening E-E-A-T and technical foundations, will dominate search everywhere. SEO in 2026 is about being chosen by AI, not just ranked by Google.