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Google Releases August 2026 Spam Update as Gemini 3.7 Powers New AI Mode Features

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Google deployed its third spam update of 2026 in August, while Gemini 3.7 now powers Search's AI Mode, per SERoundtable.

SERoundtable reports that Google rolled out the August 2026 spam update, completing the rollout Friday morning. The outlet also notes that Google Search's AI Mode is now being powered by Gemini 3.7 in some instances, signaling an upgrade to the model powering search generative features.
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