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Google expands AI Search ads globally amid slowing core ad growth

Google is rolling out advertisements within its AI-powered Search features to a global audience. This expansion aims to leverage generative AI for new revenue streams, particularly as the growth rate of its traditional search advertising business experiences a slowdown. AI

IMPACT This move signals Google's strategy to monetize AI integrations as core ad revenue growth plateaus.

RANK_REASON Product launch of ads within an AI feature.

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Google expands AI Search ads globally amid slowing core ad growth

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