Google Introduces Ads in AI Mode Answers
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Google has begun displaying ads within its AI Mode, an 'answer engine' distinct from its traditional search engine. Previously ad-free, AI Mode now includes sponsored links at the bottom of AI-generated answers, marked with a 'sponsored' label. This change follows a year of AI Mode being freely available to users, with premium features for Google One subscribers. The integration of ads aims to monetize AI Mode while maintaining compliance with advertising regulations.
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21.11.2025 15:02 1 articles · 23h ago
Google Introduces Ads in AI Mode Answers
Google has begun displaying ads within its AI Mode, an 'answer engine' distinct from its traditional search engine. Previously ad-free, AI Mode now includes sponsored links at the bottom of AI-generated answers, marked with a 'sponsored' label. This change follows a year of AI Mode being freely available to users, with premium features for Google One subscribers. The integration of ads aims to monetize AI Mode while maintaining compliance with advertising regulations.
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- Google begins showing ads in AI Mode (AI answers) — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.11.2025 15:02
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Google's AI Mode, available for a year, is an 'answer engine' distinct from its search engine.
First reported: 21.11.2025 15:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google begins showing ads in AI Mode (AI answers) — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.11.2025 15:02
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AI Mode is free for all users, with premium features for Google One subscribers.
First reported: 21.11.2025 15:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google begins showing ads in AI Mode (AI answers) — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.11.2025 15:02
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Ads in AI Mode are labeled 'sponsored' and appear at the bottom of AI answers.
First reported: 21.11.2025 15:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google begins showing ads in AI Mode (AI answers) — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.11.2025 15:02
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Ads in AI Mode are positioned differently from citations, which appear in the right sidebar.
First reported: 21.11.2025 15:021 source, 1 articleShow sources
- Google begins showing ads in AI Mode (AI answers) — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 21.11.2025 15:02