We ran an experiment to find out how fast new content can get cited in Google AI Mode & ChatGPT search.

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Google faces an EU investigation into whether its AI practices and use of publisher content reflect an abuse of dominance.

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Navigate the complex world of link building with our guide to finding reputable link building services in 2026 for long-term success.

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Plus, we should be getting a larger core update soon.

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Google updated its core updates documentation to say smaller core updates happen on an ongoing basis, so sites can improve without waiting for named updates.

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YouTube creators report sudden channel bans for spam policies, with some restored after public outcry. YouTube claims the vast majority of terminations are correct.

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AI users behave nothing like traditional searchers – and most AI chat activity has zero commercial intent, according to a new analysis.

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Google’s new Data Manager API gives advertisers a simpler, centralized way to feed first-party data into its AI systems.

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Ecommerce results show a clear split: Google leans on what people say, while ChatGPT focuses more on where you can buy it.

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Your next wins depend on the signals models see, not the pages users visit. Adapt your content before agents take over the journey.

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