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Google now showing AI Mode button within the search bar above results
Google is now showing an AI Mode button directly within the search bar above results, a placement not previously seen and possibly a new…
Bing tests showing view counts in Shopping tab results
Bing is testing view counts within its Shopping tab results, though it's unclear how the numbers are calculated clicks or visits might offer more…
Bing tests new human verification method before showing results
Bing is testing a new 'One Last Step' human verification screen before displaying search results, part of a broader trend of search engines adding…
Google AI Mode now showing descriptions for ads
Google AI Mode is now showing ad descriptions at the bottom of the page, a new addition alongside the sitelinks previously seen in this…
Google tests new icon design for Find related products and services section on mobile
Google is testing a new design for the “Find related products and services” section on mobile. Previously, a magnifying glass icon was used, but…
Google nudges users on its homepage to set up selfie video sign-in
Google is promoting its selfie video sign-in option directly on the Google homepage. A new nudge asks users to set up a selfie video…
Profound raises $180 million to move beyond AI search tracking, reaches $1.8B valuation
The $1.8 billion company is expanding into content production and advertising, giving marketers more to assess than how often a chatbot mentions their brand.
Google makes publisher ad load visible in Chrome’s real-user data
Chrome’s new CrUX metrics let advertisers and publishers measure visible ads, viewport density, CPU use and network cost—without giving the industry a definition of…
I tested 5 free ChatGPT alternatives. One invented facts with confidence
I put five free AI chatbots through the same tests for writing, fact-checking, image analysis and speed. Most had clear strengths; one gave an…
Anthropic admits Claude can make copied text look original
Anthropic admits Claude can copy text without marking it as a quote. Its Fable 5.1 guidance exposes an extra editing burden for anyone turning…