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OpenAI is testing an Ads Manager for ChatGPT advertisers, allowing marketers to run, monitor, and optimize campaigns in real time. A small group of partners is providing feedback, and testers receive weekly CSV reports with performance data like clicks and impressions. Early advertisers must commit at least $200,000, so OpenAI needs to demonstrate that its ads deliver results.
Circle to Search lets users explore multiple items in one image, identifying each object and providing detailed info. It supports fashion searches by recognizing entire outfits for shopping or style inspiration. Users on Samsung Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 can virtually try on clothes from Circle to Search. Powered by Gemini 3 AI, it analyzes and searches multiple items simultaneously, improving discovery and shopping.
Microsoft researchers found AI Recommendation Poisoning, where companies embed hidden instructions in AI prompts to bias assistants toward their products. This memory poisoning makes AI remember certain sources as trusted, affecting recommendations in health, finance, and more. Microsoft deployed mitigations in Copilot, including prompt filtering and memory controls. Users should be cautious with AI links and check stored memories to avoid manipulation.
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Microsoft Clarity introduces AI Citations (beta), offering end-to-end visibility of how content is cited in AI-generated answers and drives AI-referred traffic. It unifies signals from Bing Webmaster Tools and Clarity, showing citation activity, query volume, and page citations. This helps brands understand their influence in AI answers, optimize content, and monitor AI visibility trends. Access is by invitation.
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Google Chrome introduces WebMCP, a new standard to enable faster, more reliable AI interactions on websites by exposing structured tools. It offers two APIs: Declarative for standard HTML actions and Imperative for complex JavaScript tasks. WebMCP enhances agent workflows in areas like customer support, ecommerce, and travel by allowing precise, automated actions. An early preview program is available for prototyping.
Trending ️🔥Bing Webmaster Tools launched AI Performance reporting to show how often and where publisher content is cited in AI-generated answers on Bing and partners. The dashboard tracks citations, cited pages, queries, and trends, helping publishers optimize content clarity, structure, and freshness. IndexNow supports timely updates. Local businesses can improve AI visibility via Bing Places. This tool promotes transparency and collaboration as AI search evolves.
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Google is enhancing retail with agentic commerce, where AI assists shoppers. They introduced the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard for seamless shopping, co-developed with major retailers. UCP will enable a new checkout feature on Google product listings. The Business Agent allows direct interaction with brands on Search. New attributes in Merchant Center will improve product discovery, and Direct Offers will provide exclusive discounts to boost sales.
Trending ️🔥Meta is acquiring Chinese AI startup Manus to boost AI integration across its platforms. Manus, based in Singapore, creates AI agents that perform tasks independently and outperform OpenAI's DeepResearch. Meta plans to operate and sell Manus services and integrate them into its products. Manus relocated to Singapore to avoid Sino-U.S. tensions. Financial terms were not disclosed.
In 2025, Google advanced AI across its products with key updates to Gemini, Android, and educational tools. Major announcements included Gemini 2.0 and 2.5, AI Mode in Search, and the Flow filmmaking tool. Google I/O showcased various AI applications, while Chrome and Gmail updates enhanced user experience. The year ended with the launch of Gemini 3 and new features in Google Maps, highlighting AI's role in simplifying daily tasks.
