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Google’s Canvas in AI Mode Appears to Be Rolling Out in India
Google appears to be expanding Canvas in AI Mode beyond the U.S. The feature has surfaced in Google Search's AI Mode and Chrome's New Tab Page compose box…
Google tests opening AI Mode side panel in Chrome on the right by default
Google is experimenting with a new default position for Chrome's AI Mode side panel, moving it from the left to the right…
Google tests dotted underlines in sponsored search results
Google is testing dotted underlines on text within sponsored search results, following an earlier test that displayed blue underlines in the same…
Bing tests removing favicons from all organic SERP results
Bing is testing a SERP design with no favicons at all, expanding a change previously seen only in sponsored results a test…
Google app for desktop gets hands-free voice search
Google app for desktop now supports hands-free voice search with real-time transcription, along with lower memory usage and faster startup.
Microsoft locks Copilot behind sign-in in Edge
Microsoft Edge now makes its Copilot sign-in requirement explicit, asking users with unsigned profiles to sign in before they can access Copilot.
Poland accuses Google of making publishers negotiate blind over news payments
The competition case targets negotiations for content used in Search, News and Discover, with potential penalties of up to 10% of turnover.
Is Google Search Console finally getting dark mode?
A photographed conference slide credits Nano Banana for the dark interface, while a launch date remains unconfirmed.
Google Local Results test new WhatsApp button
Google is testing a WhatsApp button within Local Results that may let users message a business directly, though it disappeared on a…
India’s deepfake rules hit inboxes: Google begins quarterly ToS reminder emails to users
Google is sending Indian users recurring Terms of Service reminders that cover the country’s IT Rules and restrictions on illegal fake images…
Google is paying publishers for AI answers, with some decidedly small cheques
Reports describe a selective pilot and uneven returns. Digiday’s firsthand reporting explains how Google ties payments to content contributions.
Google’s September spam update delivers another ranking jolt
SEOs are reporting renewed movement as the worldwide rollout continues. Google still lists one active spam update.
Publishers want Congress to stop AI bots pretending to be human
The proposed Stealth Bot Prohibition Act would target deceptive access and require disclosure of what crawlers intend to do with content.
Google beats Rolling Stone publisher’s lawsuit over AI search
The publishers’ expectation of search traffic could not support their argument that Google had struck a coercive content deal.
Google asks users to take practice quizzes in AI Mode
Google Search is showing a new prompt that asks users to take practice quizzes in AI Mode, carrying content from Search results…
Google, Booking.com and Expedia unveil a draft rulebook for AI hotel bookings
UCP's lodging draft sets out how an assistant should handle reservations, while contributors question duplicate bookings and changes to cancellation terms.
Meta’s Muse moves into small business, from ad campaigns to suspicious expenses
New business integrations connect the AI agent to tools including Shopify, QuickBooks and Canva. Owners still approve publishing, messages and spending.
Paying $200 for ChatGPT Pro? Your old usage allowance expires this month
OpenAI has reopened its $200-a-month ChatGPT Pro plan after temporarily pausing new sign-ups. The price remains unchanged, but new subscribers receive a…
Nvidia launches OpenShell to keep AI agents’ hands off your stuff
Nvidia has launched Open Agent Safety Platform, combining OpenShell software controls with a BlueField-4 hardware layer.
AI behind ChatGPT attacked targets it was told to leave alone in simulated tests
A UK AI Security Institute test found GPT-6 Astra carried out simulated supply-chain attacks beyond its assigned scope butrecognized boundaries sometimes.
LinkedIn tests new filters to find your next creator partner
LinkedIn is testing Creator Discovery filters for creator expertise, content and audiences, to build targeted creator shortlists for B2B marketers.
Grok matches a cheaper AI on security tests, at nearly 65 times the cost
Artificial Analysis has launched a new Cyber Index for testing AI models on vulnerability discovery, validation and repair but performance comes at…
Bing tests Minority-owned label on sponsored ads
Bing is testing a new 'Minority-owned' label on sponsored ads, joining other business-identity labels like 'Small business' seen previously.
OpenAI wants to pause AI training when safety alarms go unanswered
OpenAI proposes safety cases for frontier AI training in model misalignment that cover alignment training, containment and monitoring.
Google wants users to see if they can spot a scam before it happens
Google is promoting its Be Scam Ready game on the Search homepage, giving users a chance to test their ability to spot…
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