AI overviews have fundamentally changed how we think about content optimization. Instead of writing solely for traditional search rankings, content creators must now write for extraction by large language models. When it comes to FAQ answers specifically, AI systems show clear preferences for certain formatting approaches. Understanding these preferences can dramatically improve your chances of being cited in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and other generative search platforms. The key insight is simple: AI prefers content that is structured for rapid extraction rather than leisurely human reading.​