Thursday, 29 October, 2026
Google Expands AI-Powered Search Advertising Worldwide as Traditional Ad Revenue Growth Slows
By TechShots Studio
Google is expanding advertising in its AI Overviews and AI Mode to international markets, including India, Australia and Canada, as it seeks new revenue opportunities. The move comes as Google Search advertising growth slowed to 12% year over year in Q3 2026, down from 17% in Q2. Google says sponsored product listings in AI Mode are achieving click-through rates comparable to organic listings, helping it monetize increasingly conversational AI-powered searches.
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