How Google is adapting its traditional search ads for AI Mode and AI Overviews, with Google’s Dan Taylor

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Google’s traditional search business is transforming for the AI era. Last week’s roll-out of AI Mode in the U.S. enables people to replace the traditional search engine results page with one that more closely resembles an AI chatbot. It’s a far cry from the days of 10 blue links.
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