# Queries got longer

AI Mode queries run ~3× longer than traditional searches. ‘Best running shoes 2026’ becomes ‘I’m training for my first 5K and have never bought running shoes — where do I start?’ Your content must answer situations, not keywords.

Canonical: https://robauto.ai/learn/ai-search-aeo/15

_AI Search (AEO/GEO): Get Found by Machines That Answer — lesson 15 of 20 (STAT)_

**3× longer**

AI Mode queries run ~3× longer than traditional searches. ‘Best running shoes 2026’ becomes ‘I’m training for my first 5K and have never bought running shoes — where do I start?’ Your content must answer situations, not keywords.

Source: [Google AI Mode usage report (2026)](https://blog.google?utm_source=robauto)

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