Google integrates AI-generated product ads into Search via Gemini chatbot

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Google is integrating AI-generated product recommendations and ads into its Search experience, powered by its Gemini AI chatbot. The Verge reported that users searching for products may now see sponsored items with AI-generated "custom explainers" describing why they should purchase a specific product. Hacker News added that these new conversational ad formats move beyond traditional keyword-based ads, and that Google is also expanding its Direct Offers pilot program to help brands connect with consumers.

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Google is integrating AI-generated product recommendations and ads into its Search experience, powered by its Gemini AI chatbot. When users search for products, they may see sponsored items with AI-generated "custom explainers" describing why they should purchase a specific product. This rollout follows Google's recent introduction of a new Search box for larger, conversational queries and a greater focus on AI-generated results. The company is also testing new ad formats in its chatbot-like AI Mode search experience.

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Google's AI-powered Search era apparently also extends to its ads.

Now, when you search for a product, Google's Gemini AI chatbot will surface relevant items and generate a 'custom explainer' about why you should purchase a specific one.

The update comes just one day after Google revealed a new Search box for larger, more conversational queries, along with a focus on AI-generated results.

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Google is rolling out new ads in Search that will show recommended products alongside an AI-generated description. The company is also testing new ad formats in its chatbot-like search experience, AI Mode.

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