Search Featured Google claims AI Overview clicks are "higher quality" despite traffic decline Google's John Mueller defends AI Overview traffic quality on July 1 amid studies showing 34.5% click reduction.
AI AI training exemption saves Meta from DMA data combination penalties German court rules AI development differs from advertising, allowing Meta to combine platform data for training purposes.
AI Google faces EU antitrust complaint over AI Overviews feature Independent publishers file formal complaint citing traffic losses and market abuse concerns.
Data Consumer trust crisis hits marketing as AI data use sparks privacy concerns European study reveals 59% oppose AI training use while demanding clearer data controls.
AI Pinterest launches AI auto-collages and enhanced trend forecasting tools Pinterest unveils automated collage creation and upgraded trend analysis featuring shopping insights ahead of Cannes Lions.
Search Microsoft cuts 9,000 employees as Xbox division faces major restructuring Microsoft announces substantial workforce reduction affecting less than 4% of global staff.
AI ChatGPT referrals surge as Google searches hit zero-click records AI-powered search platforms reshape content discovery while publishers face traffic challenges.
Display Google AdSense introduces automatic fill for empty ad spaces Google launches unfilled slot optimization with contextual suggestions and 30-day rollout starting July 3, 2025.
Search Google extends AI Mode to Workspace accounts in the US Google's AI Mode search feature reaches Workspace users, expanding beyond consumer access with advanced query capabilities.
AI Microsoft details how generative AI reshapes search and advertising landscape AI-powered search transforms traditional keyword strategies as Microsoft reports doubled engagement rates and 53% increase in purchases through conversational interfaces.
AI llms.txt adoption stalls as major AI platforms ignore proposed standard Marketing professionals question protocol's value amid lack of support from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic despite widespread promotion by SEO tools.
AI Wikipedia leads among top domains in Google's new AI Mode search results Analysis reveals educational, entertainment and reference sites dominate AI-powered search features launched across US market.
AI Featured Inside the Mind of AI's Most Powerful CEO Based on Karen Hao's explosive new book "Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI," which reveals the dark truth behind the AI revolution through over 150 interviews with OpenAI insiders.
AI Cloudflare launches pay per crawl to monetize AI content access Cloudflare introduces pay per crawl service allowing content creators to charge AI crawlers for access.
AI Context engineering emerges as crucial discipline for AI agent success Industry experts identify information architecture as the determining factor between magical AI experiences and disappointing implementations.
AI Court finds fair use in AI training but rejects piracy defense Federal judge rules AI training constitutes transformative fair use while allowing piracy claims to proceed to trial.
AI Alexandr Wang The AI Prodigy Who Built a Data Empire and Joined Meta's Race for Superintelligence.
AI Meta's $14.8 billion Scale AI deal exposes antitrust vulnerabilities The structured investment allows Meta to gain de facto control while avoiding traditional merger review.
AI Salesforce study reveals enterprise AI agents fail 65% of multiturn tasks New benchmark shows significant gaps between current LLM capabilities and real-world business demands across customer service, sales and pricing scenarios.
Video Amazon Video Generator gains advanced AI motion for high-action product ads Amazon announces enhanced Video Generator with realistic motion capture and multi-scene creation for all U.S. advertisers.
AI Google forces Gemini AI on Workspace users amid pricing complaints Tech industry voices frustration as Google mandates AI features without opt-out options in Workspace subscriptions.
AI Platform payments fuel AI slop flood across social media Monetization programs from TikTok, Meta, YouTube and X drive creators to mass-produce low-quality AI content for financial gain.
AI Court rules Meta used copyrighted books legally for AI training Federal judge grants summary judgment to Meta in landmark copyright case involving book authors and LLM training data.
AI Google search head reveals "game system" approach as AI mode begins advertising rollout Google's AI search transformation accelerates with revenue focus while maintaining vigilance against SEO manipulation tactics.
AI AI models fake understanding while failing basic tasks MIT research reveals language models can define concepts but cannot apply them consistently
