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LinkedIn’s ‘AI slop’ button is rolling out more widely to comments
Users can now flag low-effort or likely automated replies directly from the comment menu.
Instagram will reduce reach for AI influencers that don’t disclose they’re AI
You can still use AI on Instagram. You just can’t use it to invent an entire person and quietly hope nobody notices.
Google updates Popular Products report in Merchant Center
Google has made changes to the Popular Products report within Merchant Center. These changes took effect at the end of June 2026. Google shared…
Google tests new anti bot verification button in search
Google is testing a new human verification method within search. Initially, the button appears grey, and once verification is complete, it turns blue. This…
Google tests new memory popup in AI Mode
Google is now testing a new popup at the bottom of AI Mode: “Get more tailored responses. Ask AI Mode to remember things about…
Why the EU now regulates ChatGPT as a search engine
The decision does not declare ChatGPT a Google-sized search competitor. It places OpenAI’s search features under the EU’s toughest tier of platform oversight.
Bing tests removing site names from search results
Bing is testing the removal of site names from its search results. Instead, it’s just showing favicons followed by website URLs with breadcrumbs. This…
Google answers whether old backlinks to hijacked domains hurt rankings
Google’s John Mueller replied on Reddit to a user asking whether Google would penalize a website for old outbound links pointing to a site…
Google search operators I still use after 20 years as a publisher
I have spent more than 20 years building and running publishing websites that live or die by search. For much of that time, Google…
ChatGPT is down: millions of users facing error codes as OpenAI scrambles for a fix
Yes, it’s not just you. ChatGPT is experiencing a major global outage, leaving thousands of users unable to send prompts or load conversations. Reports…
Bing tests sponsored results within its Copilot results
Bing is now testing sponsored results within its AI Overview/Copilot results. This is the first time we’ve seen sponsored results appear directly within Bing’s…
Google tests new check stock at more nearby stores button in free listings
Google is now testing a new button within free listings labeled “Check stock at more nearby stores.” When a user clicks on it, they’re…
Google tests AI-generated review summaries in sponsored results
Google is now testing AI-generated review summaries within sponsored results, shown under the heading “What Customers Love” followed by an AI-generated summary of reviews.…
Google Shopping tab lets users filter products by trusted review sites
Google Shopping tab is showing a new filter for users on mobile. Users can now filter products by website. I searched on google, upon…
Google drops show more button, pushes users into AI Mode
Google continues pushing users toward AI Mode. In this recent test, Google isn’t showing a “Show more” button for some queries. Chris Long spotted…
Google Search faces indexing and serving issues
Google Search experienced an indexing issue on August 28. Barry Schwartz reported this on Search Engine Roundtable, wrote: “Google Search Having Indexing/Serving Issues August…
KWFinder review: I made it my main keyword tool for a week
After spending more than 20 years running search-led publishing businesses and relying on SEO tools to make real editorial, traffic, and investment decisions, I…
SerpApi files to dismiss Google’s amended lawsuit again
Back in July, a federal court dismissed Google’s lawsuit against SerpApi. Google came back with an amended complaint, and now SerpApi has asked the…
Semrush launches official connector for Claude
Semrush has launched an official connector for Claude. This allows users to connect their Semrush accounts to Claude and use Semrush marketing and search…
Google tests inline shopping ads carousel within AI Mode content
Google continues making changes to AI Mode in recent days. Today, Brodie Clark spotted another test google is now showing an ads carousel within…