Oct 28 2026

Google blames slower search growth on AI Mode monetization and takes AI Mode ads worldwide

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Search revenue grew 12% in the third quarter, from 19% in the first. [B](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/28/google-expands-ai-search-ads-globally-as-core-ad-growth-slows/)

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