Google released Gemini 3.1 Pro, an AI model designed for complex tasks needing advanced reasoning, doubling performance on benchmarks like ARC-AGI-2 compared to Gemini 3. It supports code-based animation, system synthesis, interactive design, and creative coding. Available in preview for developers, enterprises, and consumers on Google platforms, it offers higher limits for Pro and Ultra users to enhance problem-solving and creative workflows.
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.
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for logged-in adult users on Free and Go tiers in the U.S., excluding Pro and other paid tiers. Ads do not affect ChatGPT's answers and user conversations stay private. Ads help fund free access and infrastructure. Users can control ad settings or upgrade to avoid ads. Ads match chat topics but exclude minors and sensitive subjects. Feedback will guide ad improvements while keeping privacy and answer independence.
Google Chrome introduces Gemini 3 AI features with a side panel for multitasking, Nano Banana for image editing, and integration with Google apps like Gmail and Calendar. Personal Intelligence offers personalized help. Auto browse automates complex tasks like travel planning for AI Pro users. Chrome supports Universal Commerce Protocol for seamless AI actions, ensuring strong security and user control.
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PMax introduced a new feature called "Your Data Exclusions" that allows excluding first-party data from PMax campaigns. This setting lets users exclude Remarketing Lists and Customer Match Lists directly at the campaign level, removing all remarketing lists, not just audience signals. It can be found under Campaign Settings, within demographic exclusions, where you enable and select your lists to exclude.
OpenAI is introducing ads in ChatGPT to expand access while maintaining user trust. They launched ChatGPT Go, a low-cost subscription, and will test ads in the U.S. on free and Go tiers, keeping Pro and Enterprise ad-free. Ads won't influence answers, and user data won't be sold. Users can control ad personalization and opt out. Ads will be relevant, labeled, and excluded from sensitive topics. Feedback will guide future ad development.
Campaign total budgets are now available in Search, Performance Max, and Shopping campaigns, letting advertisers set a budget for a set period without daily adjustments. This feature optimizes spending to fully use the budget by the end date, supporting campaigns from days to weeks. Escentual.com saw a 16% traffic increase during promotions without overspending, showing the tool's effectiveness in managing budgets and improving results.
Claude launched Cowork, a tool for non-developers to use Claude like Claude Code but for general tasks. It accesses a chosen folder to manage files, create documents, and organize data. Cowork supports connectors and browser use, allowing multitasking with user control over access. Users must guide Claude carefully due to risks like prompt injections. Available as a research preview for Claude Max on macOS, with plans for updates and broader access.
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.
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