A Google I/O 2026 session predicts a 10x to 100x jump in AI-driven software output that will strain the systems behind every marketing tool, and explains why.

Google used its GML EMEA 2026 show to promote AI Max, Universal Cart, Ask Advisor and Meridian, asking advertisers to give campaign execution over to Gemini.

A Smarty Marketing survey of 1,295 US consumers finds Google holds 56.68% of shopping search starts in 2026, with ChatGPT at just 7.26% and Amazon at 28.96%.

SISTRIX today opened its MCP server to all subscription tiers via OAuth, removing the API key barrier and enabling SEO workflows inside ChatGPT and Claude.

Google replaced its search AI model, added background agents, rebuilt the search box, and brought personal data integration to 200 countries on May 19, 2026.

Adobe Firefly and Acrobat research scores 1,000 marketer prompts, finds average C grade with no A scores, revealing a gap between confidence and actual skill.

Perion Q1 2026: Outmax AI agent spend triples, CTV up 68%, DOOH up 29%, and total revenue hits $90.4M as full-year guidance is reiterated despite macro headwinds.

Zurich startup AVIAN closes a $2.6M pre-seed round to deploy AI thermal monitoring across sawmills, recycling plants, oil and gas, and maritime sectors globally.