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Google is testing a pilot that pays roughly 100 digital publishers for content that feeds its AI answers. Payments range from under $1,000 to more than $1 million a year, with earnings calculated by contribution and posted monthly in Google Search Console, though the calculation method remains unclear. Several larger publishers have declined to participate.
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Google’s AI Mode now lets U.S. users link to and interact with select apps. The supported apps include Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music, which can be accessed directly within the AI Mode interface.
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Meta has introduced an “AI Mode” for Facebook that functions as a search tool powered by Meta AI. The feature generates answers by pulling content from public posts across the platform, including users’ Group posts and Reels, rather than relying on external sources. It is designed to surface information directly from Facebook’s own ecosystem.
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Google is adding new advertising formats to its search results, including in the AI-powered “AI Mode.” The company’s tests feature Conversational Discovery ads, Highlighted Answers and AI-driven Shopping ads, and these ads will appear alongside organic results in AI Mode. This expansion integrates ads directly into the AI-enhanced search experience.
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Google has updated Chrome’s AI Mode, enabling users to open links without leaving the current page and view them side-by-side with the AI assistant. The feature also lets users search across multiple tabs on both desktop and mobile, streamlining navigation and reducing the need to switch between separate tabs.
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Google’s AI Mode now integrates with Gmail and Google Photos to provide more personalized search results and tailored responses. This feature allows the system to access user context from these applications to enhance search functionality and offer customized suggestions based on individual activity.
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