OpenAI’s Sam Altman Signals Potential Advertising on ChatGPT
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says ChatGPT may eventually include ads but insists they must not undermine user trust. He outlined potential transaction-based monetization and contrasted OpenAI’s approach with Google’s ad-driven model.
Google Deprecates Practice Problem Structured Data in Search
Google is removing support for practice problem structured data in January 2026 as part of efforts to simplify Search. The change affects Search Console reports, the Rich Results Test, and structured data documentation.
Chrome to Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year
Google Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default in October 2026, warning users before loading non-HTTPS sites. The update aims to close remaining web security gaps as HTTPS adoption plateaus around 95–99%.
Google Highlights Role of Digital PR in AI-Driven Search Recommendations
Google Search VP Robby Stein explains how AI search evaluates businesses, noting that PR mentions can help AI systems discover brands. He emphasizes that helpful, authoritative content and multimodal awareness remain key to ranking in the AI era.
Google Q3 Earnings: AI Features Drive Search Growth and Record Revenue
Google’s Q3 2025 earnings highlight record revenue and rising search usage driven by AI Mode and AI Overviews. CEO Sundar Pichai says AI is expanding search engagement, not replacing it, as Alphabet invests heavily in Gemini and AI-powered search infrastructure.
Google’s John Mueller Reiterates What the URL Removals Tool Actually Does
Google’s John Mueller reminds SEOs that the URL Removals Tool doesn’t permanently delete pages from Google’s index. Learn what the tool actually does, how to use it properly, and what to expect after a hack or content cleanup.
Google Quietly Signals That NotebookLM Bypasses robots.txt
Google has quietly confirmed that its AI tool, NotebookLM, ignores robots.txt rules when fetching content on behalf of users. This shift raises major questions about web privacy, content control, and how publishers can protect their data from AI-driven content extraction.