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LinkedIn Video Views Up 36%, New Tools & Courses Available
LinkedIn video viewership is up 36% YoY. The platform adds new tools and free training courses to boost video creation.
Can AI-Generated Content Be Copyrighted? Here’s What U.S. Law Says
The U.S. Copyright Office addresses questions about AI-generated content and creative ownership in a new report.
Digital Ads Cost More, Convert Less: Frustration To Blame
A report finds organic traffic is declining, costs are rising, and user frustrations are growing, forcing marketers to prioritize retention.
Google Launches AI Phone Assistant To Call Businesses For You
Google launches AI-powered “Ask For Me” to make business calls, starting with auto repairs and nail salons.
Google To Migrate All reCAPTCHA Services To Cloud Platform
Google notifies users about mandatory migration of all reCAPTCHA services to Cloud platform. Service will remain free with a usage limit.
DeepSeek Tops App Store Charts But Scores Near-Bottom In Accuracy
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI chatbot topping App Store downloads, failed 83% of accuracy tests and often promotes government positions.
Google Launches Open-Source “Meridian” Marketing Mix Model
Google launches Meridian, an open-source marketing tool using advanced modeling to optimize ad budgets and measure campaign effectiveness.
Google AI Overviews Found In 74% Of Problem-Solving Queries
Google’s AI overviews appear in 30% of searches and nearly three-quarters of problem-solving queries, according to a new study.
How YouTube’s Recommendation System Works In 2025
YouTube reveals how AI, viewer satisfaction, context, and multilingual tools are reshaping its recommendation system for 2025.
DeepSeek-R1: The Open-Source AI Challenging ChatGPT
DeepSeek-R1 is a free, open-source alternative to ChatGPT, featuring advanced reasoning capabilities that mimick human thinking.
Google Updates Search Quality Rater Guidelines: What To Know
Google updates Search Quality Rater Guidelines, addressing AI content and new spam types.
Voice Search SEO: 9 Practical Tips For Businesses
Learn eight practical strategies to optimize your website for voice search, including conversational keywords, local and technical SEO.
LinkedIn Report Reveals Most In-Demand Marketing Skills
LinkedIn’s latest marketing jobs report highlights industry growth, key skills, and strategies for career success.
Does Google Favor UGC? Reddit Leads In Search Growth [STUDY]
Reddit leads in search visibility growth, according to a SISTRIX report, raising questions about Google’s preferences for user-generated content (UGC).
Google Ads Introduces Advanced Targeting For Performance Max
Google Ads updates Performance Max with advanced controls, improved reporting, and smarter targeting to optimize campaign performance.
Google Drops Breadcrumbs From Mobile Search Results
Google removes breadcrumbs from mobile search results, simplifying URLs to show only domains while keeping breadcrumbs on desktop.
Google Expands AI Overviews In Circle To Search
Google expands AI Overviews in Circle to Search, enabling instant insights from visual content on Android devices.
Are People Clicking Links In ChatGPT Search? Brands Say Yes
Brands report anecdotal evidence that users are clicking links in ChatGPT and Google Gemini search results, driving traffic and sales.
Google Updates Site Reputation Abuse Policy Documentation
Google updates site reputation abuse policy documentation, adding clearer guidance from FAQs to help ensure compliance.
AI Search Optimization: Make Your Structured Data Accessible
An investigation reveals AI crawlers miss JavaScript-injected structured data. Use server-side rendering or static HTML to ensure visibility.
TikTok Ban Sparks 5000% Surge In Alternative App Searches
Search data shows Americans are exploring TikTok alternatives and workarounds, but struggling to find satisfactory replacements.
Google Workspace Support: Unclear If Opting Out AI Features Avoids Price Hike
Google adds AI features to Workspace, but two dollar price hike and unclear settings confuse users.
Google Study: 29% In The U.S. & Canada Used AI Last Year
Google-Ipsos study shows global AI adoption rising, but North America lags as trust and communication remain key challenges.
Google Rejects EU’s Call For Fact-Checking In Search & YouTube
Google rejects EU’s fact-checking requirements for search and YouTube, defying new disinformation rules.
Google Shopping Rankings: Key Factors For Retailers
Study reveals key factors correlated with higher Google Shopping rankings, including, pricing, reviews, and website authority.
Google Pushes For Ratings With Comments In Review Snippets
Google updates review snippet guidelines, recommending ratings include written reviews and author names.
Google Retires Web Vitals Extension, Moves Everything to DevTools
Google retires Web Vitals extension, integrates Core Web Vitals monitoring into DevTools’ Performance panel.
Google Adds Data Collection Period To PageSpeed Insights (PSI)
Google updates PageSpeed Insights to display CrUX data collection periods, helping developers better analyze website performance metrics.
39% Of Skills May Be Obsolete By 2030, WEF Jobs Report Warns
World Economic Forum (WEF) report reveals the most in demand jobs and skills as industry roles rapidly evolve.