Google is challenging an EU Digital Markets Act ruling that would require it to share anonymized search history data with competitors.

Google's September spam update is rolling out over two weeks; Search Console now shows image search data and AI Mode traffic separately.

Google confirmed Google Analytics experienced a loading outage and has restored access for some users, with full resolution expected soon.

OpenAI's AI trainers used AI tools to shortcut their work instead of completing tasks manually, per 404 Media.

A 774-output localization benchmark found AI workflows outperformed human translators on 4 of 6 content types tested, suggesting model choice matters more than post-editing alone.

OpenAI and Go Fish Digital discuss how ChatGPT ads and generative engine optimization work together as part of a broader AI visibility strategy.

Google is testing a new grid layout for sponsored product ads that mirrors the appearance of organic product listings rather than the traditional carousel format.

Google Business Profiles is testing an AI feature that automatically converts text descriptions of business hours into structured format for local search results.

Google Ads now ties budget recommendations to advertisers' conversion forecasts, urging them to spend more to reach projected performance goals.

AnswerShare says brands can influence how AI systems perceive them by publishing sourced brand context, resulting in more recommendations in client tests.

MARTECH analyzed 60 marketing job postings to map what employers now want: AI agents and workflow automation, not just prompt expertise.

A LeanData survey found 93% of B2B go-to-market teams have deployed AI agents, yet nearly one-third don't know how many agents they're running and 30% have discovered unaudited actions.

Bing is testing descriptive feature labels (like

Meta released Muse, an agentic AI tool designed to help small businesses streamline workflows and integrate with partner apps.

Google Maps is placing some service area business pins in the ocean instead of at correct locations.

Anthropic released updated prompting guidance for Claude Opus 5.5, recommending developers retest effort settings and reconsider certain prompt patterns.

Meta unveiled an enterprise AI platform featuring Muse agents, APIs, and code tools to automate business operations.

MIT and Harvard research outlines how SEO and paid media managers can advance to director roles by demonstrating AI's value and developing team reskilling strategies.

Google removed Web Search Service API documentation it had accidentally published, though the API itself remains unavailable to most users.

YouTube is testing a conversational AI editing feature that lets creators refine video projects using natural language commands.

X is launching a rewards program to encourage developers to build AI bots powered by Grok, its proprietary language model.

Bing is testing an editable icon on search images that lets users modify them using Bing's AI image editing feature.

Meta is designing cute characters and hardware around always-on AI recording to increase user adoption while addressing data privacy concerns.

Bing is testing a new sitelinks interface variant that displays link descriptions when users hover over individual sitelinks.

OuterBox unveiled OBxFrontier, a custom AI service that automates workflow tasks by building AI agents tailored to client systems.

Meta is granting early access to advanced capabilities in Muse, its AI assistant designed to help users delegate tasks and explore new possibilities.

Meta unveiled updates to its AI glasses, Muse headband, and VR devices at its annual Connect conference.