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09/02/2026

Google says its generative AI performance reports in Search Console have rolled out to all websites worldwide.

Google says Search Console's generative AI performance reports, which track AI Overviews and AI Mode impressions, have now rolled out to all sites worldwide.

09/01/2026

WordPress users upset at Rank Math over allegations that it creates administrator-level access without prior consent.

WordPress users upset at Rank Math over allegations that it creates administrator-level access without prior consent.

08/31/2026

Ahrefs data shows public Facebook Group posts appear in 38% of Google's Discussions and forums results, passing Quora and trailing only Reddit.

Ahrefs data shows public Facebook Group posts appear in 38% of Google's Discussions and forums results, passing Quora and trailing only Reddit.

08/28/2026

Google has brought its developing-topic link carousels to AI Mode, putting timely article links and Preferred Sources prominently inside AI responses.

Google has brought its developing-topic link carousels to AI Mode, putting timely article links and Preferred Sources prominently inside AI responses.

08/27/2026

“AI will either be the greatest equalizer ever invented, or the worst source of injustice,” he said in a 6,000-word essay, entitled “The turbulent AI era is here. The choices we make now are critical.”

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says there need to be significant limits placed on artificial intelligence or else the harm to humans will outweigh any potential good.

08/26/2026

Meta agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion and make major changes ​to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by states across the U.S. that the company designed those platforms to addict children, ‌misled consumers about their safety and improperly collected children's personal data.

Meta Platforms agreed to pay a maximum $16.68 billion to resolve claims brought by states across the country ​that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to addict children, misled consumers about their safety, and improperly collected personal data.

08/25/2026

Google explains whether some industries can get away with just focusing on traditional search without worrying about GEO.

Google explains whether some industries can get away with just focusing on traditional search without worrying about GEO.

08/24/2026

AI Optimization Tip: Add Expert Commentary

Include insights based on professional experience instead of repeating commonly available information.

08/21/2026

White-on-white text was an SEO trick 25 years ago and now turns up in a US court filing. What prompt injection means for SEO and brand reputation.

White-on-white text was an SEO trick 25 years ago and now turns up in a US court filing. What prompt injection means for SEO and brand reputation.

08/20/2026

New Promptwatch data shows a sharp drop in Reddit's ChatGPT Search citations this month. The commonly cited explanation doesn't fully establish what caused it.

New Promptwatch data shows a sharp drop in Reddit's ChatGPT Search citations this month. The commonly cited explanation doesn't fully establish what caused it.