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Non-local search ads spotted in Google AI Mode conversational interface
Ads are now appearing in Google's AI Mode, the new conversational search interface. This example shows a non-local search ad, suggesting the placement is expanding beyond local inventory ads previously tested.

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For you, this means existing search campaigns may begin serving in AI-powered search experiences, with targeting decisions increasingly handled by the algorithm.
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Non-local search ads spotted in Google AI Mode conversational interface
Ads are now appearing in Google's AI Mode, the new conversational search interface. This example shows a non-local search ad, suggesting the placement is expanding beyond local inventory ads previously tested. For you, this means existing search campaigns may begin serving in AI-powered search experiences, with targeting decisions increasingly handled by the algorithm.
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