Google is rolling out an update to its AI Mode search tool that makes original recipe links more prominent. When users search for recipes, Google will now link directly to source recipes at the top of the results, complete with images, ratings, and ingredient numbers. This is a significant change from the current approach where AI-generated recipes often appear above source links. The update comes amid growing scrutiny of AI-generated content and its impact on content creators. Not every food writer is happy about the change — some complain that the AI-generated recipes below the source links still have opaque sourcing and errors in instructions. The change reflects Google's ongoing effort to balance its AI-generated content with fair treatment of original content creators, a challenge that's become increasingly important as AI search tools gain adoption.
Google AI Mode is making original recipe links more prominent
updated at July 1, 2026