EU Fines Google €890 Million for Digital Markets Act Violations
The European Commission has fined Google €890 million for breaching the Digital Markets Act, citing self-preferencing on Search and restrictions on Google Play.
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OpenAI discontinues ChatGPT Atlas AI browser after 9 months
OpenAI discontinued its ChatGPT Atlas AI browser on July 9, 2026, after only nine months, highlighting challenges for visual AI agents on the non-semantic web.
Alphabet reports record revenue, negative cash flow on AI push
Alphabet's Q2 2026 earnings reveal strong revenue growth but a surprising $5.85 billion negative free cash flow driven by massive AI infrastructure investments.
AI platforms withhold organic data, mirroring Google’s 2011 move
AI platforms are withholding organic attribution data, similar to Google's 2011 'not provided' move, pushing SEOs towards paid measurement strategies.
Google CEO: Gemini 4 Needed to Remain Competitive in AI
Google CEO Sundar Pichai stresses the need for Gemini 4 to stay competitive in AI, as Gemini 3.5 Pro faces delays and researchers depart.
Google Search revenue growth slows to 17 percent in Q2 2026
Google's Q2 2026 earnings show Search revenue growth eased to 17% after a year of acceleration, with AI continuing to drive performance.
Google Updates Crawl Budget Guidance, Confirms SEO Assumptions
Google clarified its crawl budget documentation, confirming that crawl capacity adjusts automatically and is shared across all Googlebots.
AI Content Fails to Engage as Zero-Click Searches Rise
AI-generated content often fails to engage readers, prompting businesses to shift towards outcome-driven, personalized strategies amid rising zero-click searche…
Google Launches AI Overviews in France After Publisher Disputes
Google officially launched AI Overviews and AI Mode in France after a two-year delay, sparking concerns among French publishers about potential traffic loss.
Google offers retailers AI performance insights in Merchant Center
Google's new AI performance insights in Merchant Center offer retailers grouped shopping query data for AI Mode and AI Overviews, revealing product data gaps.
Marketing Leaders Urged to Reorganize 2027 Budgets Functionally
CMOs must rethink 2027 marketing budgets. New functional categories are more effective than just increasing AI spending, according to a global analysis.
Agencies Globally Integrate AI for Content Marketing Edge
Content marketing agencies are adopting six key AI strategies to enhance competitiveness and optimize workflows in the digital landscape.
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