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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT With Web Search, Taking Aim at Google’s Territory
artificial intelligence // October 31, 2024

OpenAI unveiled a significant upgrade to its ChatGPT chatbot on Thursday (Oct. 31), integrating web search capabilities that could challenge traditional search engines by offering users direct answers with source citations — a move that brings artificial intelligence deeper into everyday internet use. The new...

Google Antitrust Ruling Sparks Debate Among Online Publishers and SEO Experts
Google // August 21, 2024

After a landmark antitrust ruling against Google, online publications face a pivotal decision: whether to allow the tech giant to use their content for AI-generated search answers. The court’s decision thrust publishers into this choice, which could reshape the digital content landscape and the economics...

Google Updates AI Overviews With More Prominent Links, Expanded Availability
Google // August 15, 2024

Google has made some updates to AI Overviews, displaying relevant links more prominently and expanding the feature to six more countries. These changes will make it easier for users to discover content from publishers, businesses and creators, the company said in a Thursday (Aug. 15)...

Consensus Raises $11.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Scientific Search Engine
Investments // August 14, 2024

Consensus and its investors reportedly see an opportunity to use artificial intelligence (AI) to power a search engine focused on delivering information from scientific research papers to academics, students, doctors and average users who are interested in health issues. “Specialization is our moat,” Eric Olson,...

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Google Updates AI Overviews With More Prominent Links, Expanded Availability

August 15, 2024
Google has made some updates to AI Overviews, displaying relevant links more prominently and expanding the feature to six more countries. These changes will make it easier for users to discover content from publishers, businesses and creators, the company said in a Thursday (Aug. 15) blog post. AI Overviews — which was launched in the […]

Consensus Raises $11.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered Scientific Search Engine

August 14, 2024
Consensus and its investors reportedly see an opportunity to use artificial intelligence (AI) to power a search engine focused on delivering information from scientific research papers to academics, students, doctors...

Judge Says Plaintiffs Can File Amended Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google

August 12, 2024
A federal judge in California is giving plaintiffs a chance to file an amended lawsuit after dismissing their antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit accuses the tech giant of unlawfully...

European Retailers Say Google Search Changes Favor Online Aggregators

May 24, 2024
The European Union (EU) is currently facing concerns from lobbying groups representing airlines, hotels and retailers regarding Google’s proposed search changes. These groups are urging EU tech regulators to consider their views and...