Google Must Let Websites Opt Out Of AI Search Features In UK
The UK's CMA has imposed a new conduct requirement on Google Search, letting publishers opt out of AI features and requiring clearer content attribution.
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The State of AEO/GEO in 2026: CMO Investment Report
Get the full data set, expert analysis, and benchmarks from 250+ enterprise leaders. Find out how the smartest teams are planning for AI search right now.
- Budget benchmarks by org size and maturity: How much enterprises spent on AEO/GEO in 2025, and how aggressively they plan to increase in 2026.
- The resourcing playbook: Why 93% of leaders are building AEO/GEO capabilities in-house, and the new roles they’re hiring for.
- Technology winners and pain points: Which platform approaches are gaining traction, and why data quality remains the top frustration.
- Content strategies by maturity level: What high-maturity orgs are doing differently, from first-party research to structured data and Schema.
YouTube Adds Auto-Detection For AI-Generated Content
By Matt G. Southern
YouTube is moving AI disclosure labels to more visible spots and adding automatic detection for undisclosed photorealistic AI content on videos.
Why LLMs Cite Reddit Instead Of Your Brand: A Practical AI Visibility Audit [Webinar]
By Loren Baker
Understand the role Reddit plays in AI answers and how brands can capitalize on community signals to enhance visibility.
Reddit CEO Says LLMs ‘Would Not Exist’ Without Reddit Data
By Matt G. Southern
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman calls user content “modern oil” for AI, discusses deals with Google and OpenAI, and outlines why some companies face lawsuits.
YouTube Brings Conversational Search And Gemini Omni To Creators
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By Greg Jarboe
The traffic data doesn’t lie: Google at 111 billion monthly visits, Facebook at 10 billion. Here’s what Marketing Myopia says about that gap.
How To Turn Reddit Communities Into Sales And AI Search Visibility
By Heather Campbell
Elevate your brand’s multi-channel AI visibility using Reddit. Discover strategies that drive trust and revenue for your business.