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What changed in AI search — every morning, in plain English. Five sourced items a day for business owners; every claim links to a primary source.
AUGUST 6, 2026 · 7 MIN READ
The Ad on Top, the Verdict Below
A sponsored ad and Google’s own summary named different companies on the same screen, a six-month study of 1,094 categories separates being cited from being recommended, and Google’s government-services ad policy tightens on October 5. Five things that moved in AI search.
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August 3, 2026 · 7 min read
The Week the Answer Box Grew a Cash Register
Consumers stopped fact-checking the robot, ChatGPT bought a library card for local reviews, and the answer box got a bid button — five developments, all sourced.
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