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EU Orders Google to Share Search Data With Rivals
Starting in 2027, Google must provide anonymized search query data to competing platforms under new EU rules. The move aims to level the playing field and foster privacy-focused alternatives in the search market.
How Google and ChatGPT Use Facebook and Instagram in Shopping Answers
AI engines treat social platforms differently when answering buying questions. Google AI Overviews looks for local signals, while ChatGPT focuses on deals. Retailers dominate recommendations, not product brands.
Nearly Half of Top German News Sites Block AI Crawlers
Major German online publishers are restricting access to AI bots. This limits how their content appears in AI-generated answers. The move could impact brand visibility and traffic strategies.
Google and Meta Face Off With Open-Source MMM Tools
Marketers must decide between Google and Meta’s open-source marketing mix modeling tools. Each option offers low-cost measurement, but comes with potential conflicts. The choice could impact how campaigns are evaluated.
Ex-OpenAI Leaders Launch Inkling, a Massive Open AI Model
A new AI model called Inkling, developed by Thinking Machines Lab, is now available for researchers and startups to download and modify. The model boasts 975 billion parameters and advanced reasoning abilities, aiming to challenge leading open-weight models from China.
Liquid Content Is Reshaping How Newsrooms Publish Online
AI-driven platforms now repackage articles for users, bypassing publisher sites. Google traffic has dropped 33% globally. Publishers are shifting to liquid content and headless CMS to stay visible as AI overviews and browsers dominate news consumption.
Nvidia’s Vera CPU Targets $200B Server Market With AI Edge
A new CPU from Nvidia is shaking up the server landscape with fast single-threaded performance and efficient memory. Early results show major gains for agentic AI, financial trading, and scientific computing. Vera could generate $20B in revenue by 2026.
EU Set to Rule Google Broke Search Competition Rules
Regulators in Europe are preparing to declare that Google unfairly promoted its own shopping and travel services in search results. The decision could force major changes to how rival platforms appear in high-value queries.
Google Search AI Features Fail Safety Tests for Kids
Unpredictable AI responses in Google Search raise new concerns for children and teens. Recent tests reveal failures in crisis detection, academic integrity, and content reliability. Experts call for urgent safety improvements.
Nearly 30% of Google AI Mode Searches Now Show Ads
A new SE Ranking study finds that almost one in three U.S. commercial searches in Google’s AI Mode now display text ads. High-cost keywords are far more likely to trigger ads, but paid placements rarely boost organic rankings or citations.
AI Search Cuts Publisher Ad Supply by Up to 40% in Q2
Ad supply on publisher sites dropped sharply in Q2 2026. AI-driven, zero-click search reduced open web traffic. Higher eCPMs helped offset lost ad volume, especially in the UK.
Mainstream Platforms Drive Millions to Nudify Deepfake Apps
A new report finds that popular social networks are fueling traffic to AI-powered nudify apps, despite strict content policies. The study reveals how users are easily accessing nonconsensual deepfake tools through YouTube and X.
OpenAI’s Ad Revenue Forecast Faces Major Shortfall
Projected ad earnings for OpenAI are set to fall far below expectations. Analysts say the company’s ambitious targets may be out of reach. The gap could reshape how publishers view AI-driven ad models.
Why Ad-Tech Needs a Transparent SSP Layer for LLMs
As users turn to AI models for recommendations, ad-tech faces new demands for transparency and value attribution. Franklin Rios says the industry must build infrastructure for LLM-driven discovery.
AI Search Revives Old Negative News and Threatens Reputations
Outdated online stories can now resurface in AI-generated search results, reshaping public perception years after the original events. Learn why this happens and how brands can protect themselves from renewed reputation risks.
Meta’s $50 Billion Data Center Sparks AI Overbuild Debate
A massive new data center investment and plans to sell surplus AI compute have investors questioning whether the AI infrastructure boom is outpacing real demand. Wall Street’s reaction hints at a shift in what matters most.
OpenAI and Google Drive AI Media Into the Mainstream
AI-native advertising is moving beyond tests. OpenAI expanded ChatGPT ads and built new tools. Google unified its AI ad vision. Infrastructure and agency partnerships are accelerating.
How to Prove GEO’s Business Impact Without Perfect Attribution
Marketers face new challenges as AI search disrupts traditional attribution. Learn how to connect Generative Engine Optimization efforts to real business outcomes, even when direct tracking falls short.
Creator Economy Promises Freedom but Delivers Endless Work
Social platforms and brands promote creator independence. Behind the scenes, creators face nonstop demands from algorithms. The reality is far from the dream.
EU Considers Age Limits for Children on Social Media Platforms
A leading EU official urges stricter controls on kids' access to social media. The proposal targets users under 13, citing safety concerns. Other countries have already enacted similar bans. Tech platforms may face new requirements.
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