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Google rolls out AI Mode to all U.S. users
Google AI Mode aims to launch users into a new era of AI search

Kalshi airs AI-generated ad during NBA Finals using Google’s Veo 3
The campaign shows how fast AI ads are moving from social media to TV broadcasts

Google tests AI-generated audio summaries in Search results for U.S. users
The new Audio Overviews feature offers podcast-style summaries and source links within search pages

Google’s AI search shift causes traffic drop for news publishers
The company claims it’s still sending significant traffic to the web despite growing publisher concerns

Google adds Shorts to AI Overviews in Search
The company is leaning into short-form video as part of the search experience

Google tests video ads in Search, Image, and Shopping tabs in the U.S. and Canada
The goal of the new formats is to capture users in early, low-intent search moments

Google tests ads in AI Mode in the U.S.
Google is expanding its efforts to monetize AI within its search ecosystem

Google disputes Apple’s claim of Safari search decline
The company says searches from Apple devices are still growing despite rising AI search tools

Google rolls out AI Max for Search globally
The goal is to anticipate user needs through AI, beyond basic keyword matching

Google brings AI Mode to all Labs users in the U.S.
The company says its AI Mode tab will come to a “small percentage” of U.S. users soon

Google rolls out channel-level reporting in Performance Max campaigns
Interactive data visualizations now span Performance Max, Search, and Display campaigns

Google places ads inside AI chatbot conversations
Google is aiming to maintain its search ad dominance as it faces growing competition

Google tests image-pack style layout for Shopping ads on desktop
The format marks a shift from the traditional carousel-style Shopping ads

Google expands Checkout on Merchant to Demand Gen campaigns in the U.S.
Advertisers can now drive purchases directly from YouTube In-stream ads using product feeds

Google ad revenue hits $66.9 billion in Q1 2025
YouTube and Search continue to drive Google’s advertising business

Google will not launch a new third-party cookie prompt in Chrome
The company cited regulatory shifts and evolving privacy tech as key factors in its decision

Google pays Samsung an “enormous sum of money” to preinstall Gemini AI
The DOJ is pushing to restrict Google’s default placement agreements and exclusive contracts

Google may place the same ad at both the top and bottom of result pages
The company says the update aims to increase ad relevance

Google plans to extend its Discover feed to desktop Search
The feature offers personalized content based on users’ search behavior and interests

Google rolls out links in AI Overviews for U.S. users
The goal is to provide users with more access to a broader range of sources
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