"The EU has opened a formal investigation into how Google is deploying AI within its search engine, zeroing in on the AI-generated summaries that now appear above traditional results. Officials are examining whether Google has drawn on content from publishers' websites without offering fair compensation, and whether its practices respect the rights of creators. The probe also extends to YouTube's role in shaping Google's wider AI models."
"Google is pushing back against industry reports that its Gemini AI app will soon host advertisements. Adweek reported that the company had begun briefing advertising clients about potential ad opportunities slated for 2026. According to an account, Google allegedly suggested that custom ad placements could appear within Gemini, distinct from the commercial inventory already integrated into AI Mode. Google, however, has issued a sharp rebuttal. Dan Taylor, vice-president of global ads, dismissed the report on X, calling it the product of "uninformed, anonymous sources"."
Google has publicly rejected reports that the Gemini AI app will host advertisements, with a Google ads executive calling the claims based on "uninformed, anonymous sources" and denying current plans to introduce ads. The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Google's use of AI in search, focusing on AI-generated summaries, potential use of publisher content without fair compensation, and YouTube's role in training models. Uber is expanding its advertising offerings by launching Uber Intelligence to convert rider and delivery data into ad-targeting and measurement insights for advertisers.
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