Bing Employs GPT-4 To Write Custom Search Snippets
Bing launches AI-powered captions for search results to provide more informative snippets and enhance the search experience.
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, Matt specializes in gathering details, checking facts, and making complex subjects easy to understand. In addition to writing articles, Matt oversees strategy development for SEJ’s news department.
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YouTube Creators Must Comply With New Rules For AI Content
YouTube requires creators to label AI content and allows removal requests for deepfakes under new policies.
Google Launches “Notes” To Add User Comments In Search Results
Google introduces “Notes” feature in Search Labs to let users add comments and insights on search results.
Google Alters Search Rankings To Prioritize First-Hand Knowledge
Google announced changes to Search to prioritize content that demonstrates first-hand knowledge, and a new way to deliver personalized results.
Google Reveals Best & Worst Times For Holiday Travel
Google reveals the best times and worst times for holiday travel and shopping using past data to avoid crowds.
Google Maps Introduces New Ways To Plan Travel & Navigate
Google Maps gets holiday travel boost with smarter transit, group planning, and community engagement features.
This Lawsuit Could Make Social Media Safer For Your Kids
A social media lawsuit alleging harm to kids mostly advances despite objections from tech giants.
Can AI Make Social Media Less Toxic? A Chatbot Study Shows Promise
Can AI help foster healthier social media interactions? Here’s what researchers found after studying the interaction of 500 chatbots.
Microsoft’s AI Ad Plans Revealed Through New App Deal
Microsoft partners with the Baidu keyboard app to bring personalized, AI-powered ads starting in 2024.
Google Announces New Structured Data For Educational Videos
Google introduces structured data markup for educational videos to enhance search and provide users more relevant results.
Google Takes Legal Action Against AI Scammers & Copyright Fraud
Google sues to stop AI and copyright scammers exploiting users and businesses.
Microsoft Advertising Updates: More Emails About Non-Compliant Ads
Microsoft Advertising is sending increased policy violation email alerts to inform customers faster when ads or keywords are disapproved.
Google’s Plan For Ad Targeting Without Third-Party Cookies
Google outlines new privacy-focused ad targeting strategies to replace tracking cookies, leaning on AI and first-party data.
Google Claims Core Web Vitals Saved Over 10,000 Years In Load Times
Google claims optimizing Core Web Vitals saves over 10,000 years in load times. However, most sites don’t meet thresholds.
Google Simplifies The Search Console Page Experience Report
Google simplifies the Search Console page experience report to focus on holistic optimization guidance rather than individual metrics.
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) Expands To 120+ Countries
Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) goes global with 120+ country expansion and new interactive features.
Google Rolls Out November 2023 Reviews Update
Google is rolling out the November 2023 reviews update, which is the last standalone update. Google will regularly assess review content quality going forward.
Microsoft Bing Launches Webmaster Tools Android App
Bing launches Android app for Webmaster Tools, offering convenient access to key site performance features on the go.
Google’s John Mueller Gives Tips To Improve PageSpeed Insights Scores
Google offers tips on improving website speed scores: test elements individually, isolate limiting factors, focus optimizations where needed.
Google Ads Rolls Out Generative AI Features To Performance Max
Google launches generative AI in Performance Max to help marketers easily create customized text and image ads at scale.
Google’s Holiday 100 Guide Reveals Top Trending Gift Searches
Google unveils holiday shopping features including a deals hub and gift idea list based on trending searches.
Google Search Liaison Gives Rare Glimpse Into Feedback Process
A report from Google’s Search Liaison suggests the company needs to clarify what “people-first” content means for publishers.
Google Rolls Out November 2023 Core Update
Google begins rolling out the November 2023 core update, the second major change to its search algorithm in as many months.
Google Fixes Discover Traffic Bug Caused By October Core Update
Google resolves Discover traffic issue stemming from October core search update rollout.
LinkedIn Reaches 1 Billion Members, Unveils AI Job Search Tools
LinkedIn reaches one billion users and unveils an AI-powered Premium update to provide personalized career guidance.
Google Helps Small Businesses Stand Out With New Search Label
Google rolls out new search features and tools to help small businesses stand out and reach more customers this holiday shopping season.
Google Completes Switch To Mobile-First Indexing
Google officially completes switch to mobile-first indexing after years-long transition.
How Biden’s AI Executive Order Could Impact Marketing Tools
Biden’s AI order calls for tighter oversight of marketing tools leveraging consumer data and AI algorithms.
Google Launches New Search Tools To Help With Math & Science
Google unveils new search tools to assist students with solving math, science, and visual learning problems.
Google Explains How It Ranks Recipe Website Content
Google explains its nuanced approach to ranking recipes, balancing searcher convenience with respecting author intent.