Google’s AI search is rapidly becoming the default, new data shows

Google’s AI Overviews now appear in 43% of searches, underscoring how quickly AI-generated answers are becoming the default way people discover information online.

Google Images gets a Pinterest-like redesign focused on discovery

Now, when users navigate to Google Images, they’ll see a “For You” gallery of images tailored to their interests and browsing history.

Meta’s new ‘AI Mode’ on Facebook pulls from public info across its platforms

Meta announced Monday that it’s rolling out a wave of new AI features on Facebook, the latest sign of the company’s effort to catch up in the AI race and keep users more engaged on the platform.

DuckDuckGo makes its ‘no-AI’ search engine easier to access as its traffic booms

Alternative search engine DuckDuckGo launches ‘no AI’ web extensions for Chrome and Firefox users.

YouTube is testing an AI-powered search feature that shows guided answers

YouTube is rolling out the new AI search feature to Premium subscribers in the U.S. on an opt-in basis.

Google is launching Search Live globally

Search Live allows users to point their phone camera at objects to get real-time assistance, enabling back-and-forth conversations that draw on the visual context from the camera feed.

Your Google Search is going to get more personalized than ever

Google is expanding its Personal Intelligence feature to all US users, allowing Search to deliver answers based on your emails, photos, and activity for a more context-aware experience.
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Kagi brings its ‘small web’ of a human-only internet to mobile devices

Kagi’s “Small Web” offers a handpicked collection of more than 30,000 non-commercial, human-authored websites including personal blogs, webcomics, and independent videos.

Amid disappointing earnings, Pinterest claims it sees more searches than ChatGPT

Pinterest’s stock tumbles after an earnings miss, with higher-than-expected usage its only bright spot.

Reddit looks to AI search as its next big opportunity

Reddit says its search business, including AI answers, is an “enormous” opportunity.