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Google's AI Mode has reached over 1 billion monthly active users globally, with query volume doubling each quarter since its launch. This usage data was revealed alongside new announcements at Google I/O 2026. In a separate legal development, a U.S. District Court dismissed a defendant's claim that AI-generated images should not be subject to copyright, reinforcing existing protections for creative works. AI
IMPACT Confirms widespread adoption of AI search features and clarifies legal precedent regarding AI-generated content.