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Google Reveals Why 2026 Brought More Spam Updates, Relies on AI Detection

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Google attributed its increased spam updates in 2026 to a surge in new content and revealed it is using AI to identify spam more effectively.

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Google disclosed at its Search Central Live Deep Dive event in Europe that the spike in spam updates throughout 2026 stems from an unprecedented volume of new content, and that Google is deploying AI to catch spam at scale. The company's remarks were recapped by John Campbell at We Are Roast.

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