May 1, 2025:
Google Integrates Ads into AI Chatbots - Google's AdSense is now including ads in conversations with third-party AI chatbots, following tests with startups iAsk and Liner. This strategy is part of Google's effort to monetize and stay competitive as users increasingly use AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for searches and information.
Additionally, Google is broadening its AI offerings, investing in language models, and updating its Gemini AI products. This reflects Google's strategy to adapt to the evolving digital landscape and tackle challenges from the rise in popularity of AI-driven search experiences.
