Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): The EU releases draft guidelines for general purpose AI regulations. The European Union unveiled its initial draft of a Code of Practice for general purpose AI models, outlining transparency, copyright compliance, and risk mitigation standards. This draft … Read more
Since the first broad core algorithm update, there has been much confusion, debate, speculation, and questions about what exactly it is. How does a core update differ from a named update that many SEO pros are used to? Google’s acknowledgment of core updates is usually vague, offering little detail beyond the fact that the update … Read more
Enterprise SEO platform BrightEdge is actively monitoring millions of keyword search results, detecting real-time trends in Google’s AI Overview and organic search tied to the ongoing November 2024 Core algorithm update. The data suggests six preliminary observations on the direction of Google’s algorithm and what publishers and SEOs need to know now. AI Overviews is … Read more
Google has released its latest broad core algorithm update for November 2024. This update continues Google’s refinement of search systems to enhance the quality of results. On X, Google states: “Today we released the November 2024 core update. We’ll add it to our ranking release history page in the near future and update when the … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): OpenAI’s full o1 model leaks, revealing advanced capabilities. OpenAI’s anticipated o1 model, set for release this year, was unexpectedly leaked, showcasing enhanced reasoning abilities, image analysis, and tool access. Users could briefly access the full version, which … Read more
Since the first broad core algorithm update, there has been much confusion, debate, speculation, and questions about what exactly it is. How does a core update differ from a named update that many SEO pros are used to? Google’s acknowledgment of core updates is usually vague, offering little detail beyond the fact that the update … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Google Integrates Real-Time Search Into Gemini AI Platform. Google has added real-time search to its Gemini AI, allowing developers to build applications using up-to-date information from Google Search. This integration supports AI-enhanced tools with fresh data for … Read more
Microsoft upgrades Bing Webmaster Tools with extended data access, new recommendations system, and AI assistant in limited testing phase. Bing Webmaster Tools extends historical data to 16 months. “Insights” becomes “Recommendations” with enhanced features. AI-powered “Copilot” assistant enters limited testing. Source link
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Meta unveils new AI tool Movie Gen, challenging OpenAI’s media generation models. Meta introduced Movie Gen, an AI model designed to generate realistic video and audio clips, positioning it as a competitor to OpenAI and ElevenLabs. Movie … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Google enhances AI in search to allow voice questions about images. Google has updated its search engine with more AI features, allowing users to voice questions about images through its Lens tool. This AI-powered feature builds on … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): FTC targets deceptive AI businesses in new crackdown. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched Operation AI Comply, focusing on deceptive AI practices. The FTC has taken action against companies promoting misleading AI tools, including AI-generated fake … Read more
Squarespace announced updates to their Blueprint AI, automating website creation, and enhancing their tool suite—further strengthening their website building platform for small and medium-sized businesses. Squarespace Squarespace is known for their easy to use drag and drop interface that allows user to select a template, modify it with a few clicks and to drag and … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): YouTube Shorts adds Google AI model Veo for enhanced video creation. YouTube is integrating Google DeepMind’s Veo video generation model into YouTube Shorts, allowing creators to generate high-quality backgrounds and six-second standalone video clips. This AI-powered feature … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): OpenAI introduces new ‘o1’ AI models with advanced reasoning capabilities. OpenAI has launched a new family of AI models named “o1,” including the o1-preview and o1-mini, designed for complex tasks in science, healthcare, and technology. The o1-preview … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Salesforce acquires AI voice agent firm Tenyx to boost AI capabilities. Salesforce has announced the acquisition of Tenyx, a startup specializing in AI-powered voice agents, to enhance its AI-driven solutions. The deal, expected to close in Q3, … Read more
Google’s Danny Sullivan explained the recent update, addressing site recoveries and cautioning against making radical changes to improve rankings. He also offered advice for publishes whose rankings didn’t improve after the last update. Google’s Still Improving The Algorithm Danny said that Google is still working on their ranking algorithm, indicating that more changes (for the … Read more
Google has rolled out changes to Analytics, adding features to help you make more sense of your data. The update brings several key improvements: You can now compare up to five different metrics side by side. A new tool automatically spots unusual trends in your data. A more detailed report on transactions gives a closer … Read more
Are Google’s Helpful Content Updates affecting your rankings in unexpected ways? It might not be just about your content. As the August update rollout wraps, we can expect some winners and some losers, but why? Tom Capper digs into the data and reveals the surprising reality of what sites impacted by the Helpful Content Update … Read more
