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Judge questions Google's AI and spam updates in ongoing publisher dispute

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Search Engine Journal reports on a judge raising concerns about Google's AI and spam updates in an ongoing dispute with publishers.

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A judge has raised questions about Google's recent AI and spam updates during litigation with publishers, according to Search Engine Journal. The publication also covers industry discussion around generative engine optimization (GEO), AI model citation practices, and how ChatGPT's integration with Reddit affects search visibility.

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