ChatGPT Ads updates roll out as Google starts showing ads in AI Mode

OnlineInference · x · 2026-10-20

A search-industry daily recap highlights: Google confirmed ads now appear in AI Mode results when Personal Intelligence is enabled, and it's testing letting users view and edit preferred sources inside the AI Mode citations sidebar. OpenAI shipped a batch of ChatGPT Ads product updates late Friday. Also noted: Google testing higher placement of Posts in local panels, Local Service Ads dropping featured professionals with optional headshots that won't affect serving, plus a new "Is it new?" AI scan tool from Search Engine Roundtable.

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