Thursday, January 01, 2026
Local Businesses Are Losing Visibility and Most Owners Don’t Know Why
Buffalo, NY — Local businesses across Western New York are quietly losing visibility online as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly reshapes how consumers search for and choose local businesses, and most owners are unaware it is happening. Instead of clicking through search results, consumers are now asking AI-powered tools direct questions like “Who has the best Italian food near me?” or “What’s the best med spa in Buffalo?” and receiving instant answers without ever visiting a website. For
