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Personal Intelligence In Gemini & Soon In Google Search AI Mode

2026/01/15

Google is rolling out what it calls “Personal Intelligence” in the Gemini app and it will soon also come to Google Search within AI Mode. Google announced that Personal Intelligence in Gemini “connects Gmail, Photos, YouTube and Search in a single tap.”

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Google’s John Mueller Says Universal Commerce Protocol Won’t Kill SEO

2026/01/15

Earlier this week, Google announced Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) and it has a lot of the industry worried.

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Google: Favicons In Search Not Impacted By Google Core Updates

2026/01/15

While a number of Google Search features are impacted by Google’s core update, favicons showing up or not is not one of them. Yes, your site can drop in the rankings, or not show up in Google Discover, or be removed from Top Stories and other features but favicons are not impacted by core updates.

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New Google AI Mode Ads: Explore Guides and Articles

2026/01/15

We have seen ads in AI Mode before but there may be a new Google Ads format coming to AI Mode results, not the just the Direct Offer ads, but Explore guides and article ads.

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Google Trends Explore Page Adds Gemini

2026/01/15

Google has added Gemini to the Google Trends Explore page to help you find new and fresh search terms. It will also compare those search terms automatically for you, all in a new design. This is rolling out now, but you might not see it just yet.

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Google Trends Explore Page Adds Gemini

2026/01/15

Google has added Gemini to the Google Trends Explore page to help you find new and fresh search terms.

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YouTube Expands Monetization For Some Controversial Issues via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern

2026/01/14

YouTube is updating advertiser-friendly guidelines so some non-graphic videos on “controversial issues” may be eligible for full monetization. The post YouTube Expands Monetization For Some Controversial Issues appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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Daily Search Forum Recap: January 14, 2026

2026/01/14

Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…

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Why Paid Search Foundations Still Matter In An AI-Focused World

2026/01/14

Foundational strategy remains the quiet force behind whether automated campaign models elevate results or compound inefficiencies. The post Why Paid Search Foundations Still Matter In An AI-Focused World appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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Social Media Trust Is Breaking Down (And How You Can Rebuild It) via @sejournal, @donutcaramel13

2026/01/14

Bots, fake reviews, and undisclosed AI are eroding trust on social media, creating a competitive advantage for brands that prioritize authenticity and real human experience. The post Social Media Trust Is Breaking Down (And How You Can Rebuild It) appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

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