Microsoft Launches Free AI Training With Professional Certificate
Microsoft partners with LinkedIn to offer free AI skills training and certification amid rising workforce demand.
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.
Microsoft partners with LinkedIn to offer free AI skills training and certification amid rising workforce demand.
Google report: AI could add £400bn to UK economy by 2030. AI aids workers, boosts skills, and spurs social innovation.
Meta follows through on threat to block Canadian news content over law demanding compensation for publishers.
Twitter’s search visibility on Google fell by 32% in a single day, according to Sistrix, following actions taken by CEO Elon Musk.
Google Analytics is under scrutiny for GDPR issues. Swedish data protection authority warns companies against use.
OpenAI suspends ChatGPT’s ‘Browse with Bing’ amid content concerns while facing lawsuits over copyright and data privacy violations.
Google’s updated privacy policy allows the company to scrape public data to improve its AI models.
Google Ads launches brand restrictions in Search campaigns and brand exclusions in Performance Max to give advertisers greater control over ad placement.
OpenAI sued for alleged copyright, privacy breaches; outcomes could impact AI rules.
New Microsoft Bing and Edge tools harness AI to recommend products, summarize reviews and ensure best prices
Google’s John Mueller advises using semantic HTML. Though not a ranking factor, it helps search engines understand content and boosts accessibility.
Microsoft Advertising is tightening policies, adding enforcement details, restricting ads due to laws. New rules target medical, adult, gambling, and alcohol promotions.
The Wall Street Journal reports that 80% of YouTube ads violate terms of service, potentially costing Google billions in refunds.
Google Analytics 4 integrates with AMP; updates enable data collection, but limitations remain.
Google acknowledges user discontent with search, introduces “Perspectives” feature, and admits AI limitations amid Reddit blackout challenges.
Google experts caution: “site:” has limits. For full indexing insights, rely on Search Console instead.
Website homepage deindexed? Google’s experts recommend fixing technical problems, optimizing content, and waiting patiently; the solution likely lies therein.
YouTube cracks down on impersonation. The company will require fan channels to identify themselves to avoid confusion and curb deception.
Microsoft unveils Predictive Targeting, an AI-based advertising tool enhancing conversion rates, streamlining targeting, and offering flexible audience strategies.
Google Analytics 4 introduces customizable attribution settings, offering marketers improved insights into their Google Ads campaign’s ROI.
Google prepares for 2024’s Core Web Vitals update by adding Interaction to Next Paint (INP) reporting to Search Console.
In July, Google is removing outdated Google Ads attribution models, favoring its AI-driven model for optimized, adaptable ad performance.
Meta is enhancing Reels with Instagram ads, app promotions, and AI-optimized music to boost engagement and broaden advertiser reach.
Over 100,000 ChatGPT accounts were breached by info stealers, prompting calls for enhanced password practices and two-factor authentication.
OpenAI explores launching an ‘app store’ for AI models, potentially challenging current partners and expanding customer reach.
Custom elements in document heads can disrupt Google’s rendering, potentially harming SEO; JSON-LD offers a flexible alternative.
Get an in-depth view of Google’s content removal process. With insights from John Mueller, learn how to remove your personal info from search.
Google announces the integration of GA4 properties with AdSense accounts, a game-changer in the realm of monitoring website performance.
Reuters’ 2023 Digital News Report reveals rising influence of internet celebrities in news, growing distrust in algorithms, and increasing news avoidance.
Google’s newly discovered Easter egg, a Katamari minigame, offers a fun distraction and pays tribute to the popular series.