Reddit CEO says Google AI Mode sends no search traffic to sites
Shares fell over 25 percent after Huffman said weekly Google referrals dropped by more than one million in October.
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14 articles · newest firstGoogle says AI search earns less than web search as growth slows
Alphabet's Q3 EPS of $2.12 missed a $3.02 consensus, and shares fell almost 12 percent after the report.
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Google expands AI Mode search ads to international markets
Alphabet reported $127.6 billion in quarterly revenue, while Search ad growth slowed to 12% from 17%.
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Google AI Mode withholds direct answers on recent US election winners
The same questions get straight answers abroad, on a second try, and from Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude.
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Google AI search features cut traffic for online publishers
Publishers cite click-through drops of up to 89 percent, while Google says search click volume stayed relatively stable.
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Google privacy update may let Gmail data inform AI ads
The October 16 wording drops a ban on ads based on Drive, Gmail, or Photos content shared with other Google services.
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Google policy lets connected Gmail and Photos data inform ads
As of October 16, linking Drive, Gmail, or Photos to Personal Intelligence can also feed personalized ads.
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German courts treat Google AI answers as the company’s own statements
Aachen barred three false AI Mode texts about a physician, with fines up to 250,000 euros per breach.
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Judge dismisses antitrust lawsuits over Google’s AI Overviews
A federal judge dismissed Chegg and Penske Media antitrust suits over traffic lost to Google AI Overviews.
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Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results
Google is paying about 100 publishers for content used in AI Overviews, AI Mode, and Gemini.
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Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google is testing direct Flipkart checkout inside Gemini and AI Mode for a limited set of Indian shoppers.
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3 ways to prep for your next big race with Search
Google promotes AI Mode in Search for race training plans, custom YouTube Music playlists, and gear shopping via its Shopping Graph.
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Get ready for the game with new football features in Search
Google Search adds a Live Game Feed, deeper football stats, and Yahoo Fantasy/Sleeper integration with AI Mode for personalized fantasy insights.
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3 new ways to plan and book travel in Search
Google Search's AI Mode adds travel features: hotel booking, airfare tracking, and airline miles and rewards visibility.
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