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Google Ads Tests Animated Gemini-Powered Sponsored Results Loading

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SERoundtable spotted Google testing a loading animation for mobile search ads that displays a Gemini branding and "Evaluating sponsored results" message.

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Google is experimenting with a loading animation on mobile search results that appears when sponsored ads are being displayed, featuring Gemini branding and messaging. The animation suggests Google may be exploring deeper integration between Gemini and the ad-serving mechanism, though the exact purpose and scope of the test remain unclear. The discovery was made through a screenshot shared on Search Engine Watch showing the loading state before ads fully appear in the search interface.

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