OpenAI has upgraded its ChatGPT Ads Manager tool to allow advertisers to upload product feeds that automatically create ads for each uploaded product.

Google traffic is harder to come by. Its newest publisher features won’t bring it back; they’re built to reward loyal, engaged audiences instead

Google Ads is testing showing images within the sitelinks portion of the ad unit. I’ve seen plenty of images in the main portion of the sponsored search results but I don’t believe I’ve seen images in the sitelinks area of the sponsored results.

Vulnerability enables attackers to take control of affected WordPress sites and install malicious files. The post UpdraftPlus WordPress Vulnerability Puts 3 Million Sites At Risk appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

Anthropic proposes coordinated AI development pause, warning of rapid capability growth that could reshape search, content quality signals, and marketing practices.

Google Search and its search generative features like AI Mode and AI Overviews were unaffected by yesterday’s Gemini outage. Gemini, which is Google’s AI product, had several outages throughout yesterday and we know that Gemini powers some of Google Search, so I was curious if the outage had any impact on Google Search.

Chrome says WebMCP creates hijacking risks for AI agents operating inside users’ logged-in browser sessions. The post WebMCP Can Be Used To Hijack AI Agents, Chrome Warns appeared first on Search Engine Journal

Google is adding a direct Google Business Profile connection and Business notebooks to the Gemini app, rolling out this month. The post Google Is Adding Business Profile Tools To The Gemini App appeared first on Search Engine Journal .

New data shows most U.S.

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