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AI is actually making Google search bigger
Google's AI-powered tools, including AI Overviews and AI Mode, are driving growth in search queries and revenue. Sundar Pichai highlighted increased search usage during the FIFA World Cup and noted a 17% revenue rise from search, while publishers report declining traffic due to AI-generated answers.
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