AI Search
Google, Microsoft, And OpenAI Plan To Honor Shared AI Training Opt-Out
A shared robots.txt line could let sites opt out of AI training with several providers at once, but companies involved are handling it differently.
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AI Search
9 stories from the past week in AI Search, from Content Catalyst.
Big Brands Dominate AI Search Rankings In Travel Categories
New research identifies a potential weakness in big-brand visibility that smaller publishers may be able to exploit.
Google Opens Connected Apps Platform Preview
Developers can apply to bring apps into AI Mode and the Gemini app, and Google's policy bars misleading descriptions meant to get an app picked.
Amazon’s ad revenue growth decelerates due to Prime Day tweaks
Pushing the sales event to June and a lack of NBA content led to slower ad revenue growth in Q3, but AI agents aren’t disrupting the segment just yet.
Agencies Reimagine Staffing Amid Growing AI Tension
AI agents are becoming common among agencies, but most companies haven't grasped their potential to reshape teams.
Search Engine Journal Warns Of Shadow Web For AI
Why would an AI search provider keep trusting information a brand hides from its own website? The parallels with cloaking are too close to ignore.
HubSpot Reviews AEO Analysis Tools For 2026
The way people search for information is changing. Instead of scrolling through a list of blue links, more users are turning to AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity that deliver direct answers to questions.
Carbon Design Founder Explains Importance Of Cognitive Load Testing
Confusing navigation, vague claims, and missing evidence cost you buyers. See how cognitive-load testing helps identify and address these barriers.
STAT Director Addresses AI Search Measurement Challenges
Measure AI search beyond clicks with STAT’s Tom Capper: track brand presence, investigate citations, and improve your attribution story.