Google Expands AI Search Ads Globally as Core Ad Growth Slows
TechCrunch AI · rss · 2026-10-29
Announced alongside Alphabet's Q3 earnings (revenue up 25% YoY to $127.6 billion), Google is expanding AI Search ads globally. The move comes as core ad growth slows, positioning AI search as a new monetization lever.
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