A U.S. court ruling in an antitrust case forces Google to syndicate its search results and ad inventory to competitors, potentially exposing proprietary systems and eroding its market dominance. Google is appealing, amid industry reactions and global scrutiny. This could democratize online advertising or spark chaos in the ecosystem.
Google unveiled Personal Intelligence for AI Mode in Search on January 22, 2026, integrating Gmail and Photos for hyper-personalized results in planning, shopping, and more. Available to AI Pro/Ultra subscribers via opt-in, it leverages Gemini AI while addressing privacy through on-device processing. This innovation could reshape search but raises data security concerns.
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