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Sam Altman Discusses Potential Ads on ChatGPT and OpenAI’s Monetization Plans
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently shared insights into how the company might eventually monetize ChatGPT, suggesting that while traditional pay-to-rank advertising isn’t part of the plan, some form of ads could appear in the future. In a recent interview, Altman

Google Begins Rolling Out AI-Powered Agentic Booking in Search Labs
Google has started rolling out agentic booking capabilities within its experimental AI Mode in Search Labs, giving users the ability to find and book restaurant reservations, event tickets, and wellness appointments directly through AI-assisted search. The limited rollout is currently

Ahrefs Data Reveals Brand Mentions Boost Visibility in AI Search Results
New research from Ahrefs suggests that brand mentions across third-party websites play a key role in improving visibility in AI-driven search results, signaling a new era for off-page SEO. According to Ahrefs’ latest podcast discussion, data from its Brand Radar

AI Search Is Reshaping SEO: Why Marketers Need a New Optimization Strategy
For decades, search engine optimization (SEO) relied on a familiar model: research a query, analyze blue links, and optimize for first-page rankings. But with the rise of AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude, that approach is rapidly evolving.

Google Explains How Digital PR Influences AI Recommendations
Google’s Vice President of Product for Search, Robby Stein, recently discussed how digital PR efforts can indirectly improve visibility in AI-powered recommendations, emphasizing that helpful, clear, and trustworthy content remains central to ranking success. During a podcast conversation with Marina

Microsoft Introduces New Bing Places for Business With New Tools and Faster Imports
Microsoft has launched a revamped version of Bing Places for Business, introducing a modernized interface, improved integration with Google Business Profiles, and new recommendation features to help businesses manage their online listings more efficiently. The updated platform, now hosted at

Semrush Launches Semrush One to Help Marketers Dominate Search in the AI Era
Semrush (NYSE: SEMR), a global leader in online visibility management, has officially introduced Semrush One, a unified solution designed to help marketers win across both traditional SEO and AI-powered search platforms such as Google Search, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity,

OpenAI Expands Discounted ChatGPT Go Plan to 98 Countries Worldwide
OpenAI has officially rolled out its ChatGPT Go subscription plan to 98 countries, marking a major global expansion of its discounted offering. The rollout now includes eight European nations and five in Latin America, making advanced AI tools more accessible
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