Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind CEO, said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that Google does not have “any plans” to bring ads to Gemini.

Google added an “Answer now” link or button to the Gemini app. Clicking “Answer now” will stop Google’s Gemini from thinking and then give you an answer right away using Gemini 3 Flash model.

Google is testing adding to the verification section of the Local Service Ads detail screen various details and qualifiers. These details and qualifiers include attributes such as Passed License Check” , “Number Of Recent Bookings”, “Passed Background Check” And “Has Business Insurance.”

As you know, Google has appealed its search monopoly ruling and with that, filed a number of new documents with the court. One is an affidavit of Elizabeth Reid, Google’s Vice President and Head of Search.

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