SMRTR TechMay 1, 2025TechRadar

Google's chatbot is now showing ads when talking to AI startups

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Google is expanding its advertising reach by displaying ads in chatbot conversations through its AdSense for Search network. This move comes as AI chatbots like ChatGPT threaten Google's search dominance. The tech giant has begun partnering with AI startups to show ads in their chatbots, aiming to maintain profitability as traditional search usage potentially declines. However, this strategy has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers concerned about competition in the AI sector.

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