Google expands AI Mode ads to international markets as core search ad growth slows
Google announced it is bringing ads in its AI-powered Search experiences to international markets, betting on generative AI to open new revenue opportunities. The move comes as growth in its core search advertising business slows.
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Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch : Google announces the expansion of ads in AI Mode into international markets, as growth in its core search advertising business slows — Google is bringing ads in its AI-powered Search experiences to international markets, betting that generative AI can open up new revenue opportunities …

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