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Google's Gemini AI search mode less profitable than traditional search

Google executives acknowledged during an earnings call that their Gemini-powered AI search mode is currently less profitable than traditional search methods. While users are engaging more with the AI mode, this increased usage has not translated into equivalent revenue. Analysts expressed skepticism regarding Google's plans to monetize the AI search feature, which contributed to a subsequent market decline. AI

IMPACT Indicates potential challenges in monetizing AI-driven search features, impacting future revenue models for tech giants.

RANK_REASON The article discusses an earnings call and analyst reactions, rather than a direct product release or research finding.

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Google's Gemini AI search mode less profitable than traditional search

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    """ On the earnings call, executives admitted that Google's Gemini-powered AI mode search queries make less money, at least right now, than traditional search.

    """ On the earnings call, executives admitted that Google's Gemini-powered AI mode search queries make less money, at least right now, than traditional search. Google search users are actually spending more time with AI mode, but that isn't converting to revenue for search in the…