AI tool adoption jumps to 38%, but 95% still rely on search engines
Data shows AI growth is slowing while search usage edges higher – with heavy AI users actually turning to Google search more often.
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Google Rolls Out August Spam Update Targeting Search Quality via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google released the August spam update, impacting search results worldwide. The rollout may take a few weeks to complete.
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Google releases August 2025 spam update
Google’s August 2025 spam update will be rolling out over the next few weeks. This is the first spam update from Google in 8 months.
ChatGPT’s answers came from Google Search after all: Report
Even ChatGPT leaned on Google’s search results via a scraping service – underscoring how crucial Google’s index remains in the AI search era.
Ad Hijacking Explained: Over $12 Billion Lost To Hidden Tactics
Ad hijacking is a serious issue for online advertisers. Find out how to detect and combat ad hijacking effectively.
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Perplexity Launches Comet Plus, Shares Revenue With Publishers via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Perplexity’s new subscription plan pays publishers for webpage visits, AI search citations, and agent actions.
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ChatGPT Vs. Google At Every Stage Of The User Journey via @sejournal, @Kevin_Indig
Fresh data shows ChatGPT adoption accelerating while Google stalls, with major implications for user behavior and downstream SEO metrics.
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Historic recurrence in search: Why AI feels familiar and what’s next
AI is changing how people search – again. Learn what decades of search history can teach us about adapting to the next big shift.
Consumer Trust And Perception Of AI In Marketing
The cultural and emotional dynamics shaping how consumers trust AI marketing, and the strategies brands can use to earn it.
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How to tell if Google Ads automation helps or hurts your campaigns
Google Ads automation is powerful, but not foolproof. Learn the signs it’s on track – and the signals it’s steering performance wrong.