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Google has been increasingly using AI within local experiences, and now it appears to be testing AI-generated “Services” on some local business panels. Industry reporting shows examples where Google displays a label indicating that the services list is AI-generated, alongside other AI-enhanced profile elements. This is important because “Services” can strongly shape customer intent (what people believe you offer) and can influence how prospects interpret your relevance. It’s also worth noting that not every category supports “Services,” so visibility will vary by industry and profile type. What this means for your business This appears to be testing/limited rollout, not a universally available feature. The public reporting so far indicates spotting in the wild, not a formal global launch announcement. That said, AI expansions in GBP tend to scale quickly once validated—so it’s smart to prepare your governance now. What you can do Audit priority locations: check whether AI-generated services are showing, and whether they’re accurate. Add/refresh your custom Services (where available) so Google has high-quality, explicit inputs to reflect your real offering. Align your signals: primary category, attributes, on-site service pages, and structured content should match, so the model “learns” the right services. Operationalize at scale: if you manage many locations, treat Services as a governed data field (owners, QA, update cadence), not a one-off task.