Google rebrands NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, raising scraping concerns
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Google Claims Billions of AI Search Clicks, Lacks Data
Google executive Nick Fox announced billions of weekly clicks from AI Search features, but the company provides no data or methodology to verify the claims.
Publishers, author sue Google over AI training with copyrighted books
Google faces a class action lawsuit from publishers and authors, including Scott Turow, alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted books to train Gemini AI.
Apple Maps to Ban Home Services, Crypto ATM Ads by July 2026
Apple Maps' new advertising policy, effective July 2026, prohibits ads for home services, crypto ATMs, and bail bonds, impacting local businesses.
Google Integrates AI Images, Clarifies Canonical Fixes
Google is integrating AI image generation into AI Overviews and redesigning Google Images. John Mueller offered insights on hidden links and A/B tests.
Google: Site quality, not just technical issues, impacts indexing
Google's Martin Splitt and John Mueller explained how site quality, beyond technical SEO, affects page indexing, urging site owners to evaluate content.
AI to Cut SEO, Content Agency Fees by 25-75%, Former Google Exec Says
Avinash Kaushik, former Google executive, advises marketers to renegotiate SEO and content agency fees, expecting 25-75% savings due to AI automation.
Réacteur’s July 2026 Edition Features SEO, AI, Google Ads Analysis
The July 2026 Réacteur edition is live, featuring expert articles on Google Ads Performance Max, optimizing content for Google and AI, and AI search engine visi…
Google Gemini 3.5 Pro delayed months due to coding issues
Google's Gemini 3.5 Pro is months behind schedule, reportedly due to coding capability issues, as Bloomberg details internal frustrations.
AI Search Platforms Increasingly Cite Reddit for Brand Advice
AI search increasingly prioritizes Reddit for brand recommendations, necessitating new SEO strategies for multi-location businesses, experts reported.
Google AI Search Mode Integrates Third-Party Apps for Direct Actions
Google is launching connected apps in AI Mode Search, enabling direct actions with services like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music from search results.
Tech Giants Confirm AI Engines Inherit SEO Fingerprints
Search engine 'fingerprints' are inherited by AI answer engines. Google confirms its AI features use core quality systems, while Microsoft offers transparency.
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