Ai Search news and trends

How Google Dodged the AI Search Collapse
Google // November 24, 2025

Google Search was supposed to lose ground in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, but Alphabet’s third-quarter 2025 earnings tell a different story. Alphabet said Search-and-other advertising revenue rose about 15% to more than $56 billion in Q3, defying expectations that generative AI systems would erode...

AI Agents Take Over the SEO Playbook
artificial intelligence // November 10, 2025

The Prompt Economy™ was generous this week. Instead of the recent deluge of instructions and advice for developers, we saw some more practical applications for digital media and retail as agentic artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become a real factor for the end of the...

From SEO to GEO: How Businesses Can Stay Visible in AI Searches
artificial intelligence // September 04, 2025

As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the way people search online, businesses face a new challenge: How to stay visible when fewer users click through to websites while AI chatbots and Google’s AI Overviews provide answers directly on the page. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Apple Plots AI Search to Challenge OpenAI, Perplexity
Apple // September 03, 2025

Apple is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web search tool that could be added to its Siri voice assistant, its Safari web browser and its Spotlight search features on the iPhone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Interviews & Exclusives
AI Agents Take Over the SEO Playbook

November 10, 2025
The Prompt Economy™ was generous this week. Instead of the recent deluge of instructions and advice for developers, we saw some more practical applications for digital media and retail as agentic artificial intelligence (AI) continues to become a real factor for the end of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock […]

Google’s Ad Stack Remains Intact After Ruling, but Could Face Stiffer Competition, Experts Say

September 03, 2025
Google dodged a pair of antitrust bullets on either side of the Atlantic this week but could still come under increased competitive fire, analysts said. Get the Full Story Complete...

Search Marketing Loses Ground as AI Reshapes Consumer Discovery

July 16, 2025
For years, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) have relied on search engine optimization (SEO) to drive discovery, traffic and sales. But the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally...

AI Firms Join Forces With eCommerce Giants to Improve Shopper Conversion

November 07, 2024
Coveo’s recent partnership with Shopify highlights a trend of artificial intelligence (AI) companies teaming up with eCommerce platforms to enhance customer engagement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Quick Reads
Onton Raises $7.5 Million to Power AI eCommerce Searches

November 26, 2025
eCommerce-focused artificial intelligence (AI) search startup Onton has raised $7.5 million in new funding. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

Apple Plots AI Search to Challenge OpenAI, Perplexity

September 03, 2025
Apple is reportedly developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered web search tool that could be added to its Siri voice assistant, its Safari web browser and its Spotlight search features on...

Microsoft Adds AI-Powered Copilot Mode to Edge Browser

July 28, 2025
Microsoft has launched an experimental mode that adds new artificial intelligence (AI) features to its Edge browser. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Perplexity Wants to Add Its Comet AI Browser to Smartphones

July 20, 2025
Search engine startup Perplexity AI reportedly hopes to add its browser to smartphones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...