You've probably seen the headlines: AI is killing SEO. AI is the future of SEO. AI is everything, everywhere, all at once.

Here's the thing—most of that noise doesn't apply to your restaurant or local business the way you think it does.

Yes, AI is changing how people search for things online. Google now shows AI-generated summaries at the top of nearly half of all searches. That's a big deal. But before you panic and think your website is useless, let's talk about what this actually means for your business—and what you can do about it without becoming a tech expert.