Google quietly updated their Estimated Salary (Occupation) Structured Data page with subtle edits that make the information more relevant and easily understood. The changes show how a page can be analyzed for weaknesses and subsequently improved. Subtle Word Shifts Make A Difference The art of writing is something SEO should consider now more than ever. … Read more
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Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): OpenAI outlines plan to shift into a for-profit public benefit corporation. OpenAI has announced plans to transition into a for-profit public benefit corporation (PBC) by 2025 to raise capital for advancing artificial general intelligence. The new structure … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash accelerates business analysis with multimodal capabilities.. Google has introduced Gemini 2.0 Flash, a generative AI model designed to redefine business analysis with multimodal functionality and unparalleled speed. The model processes massive datasets almost … Read more
Google announced the rollout of the December 2024 spam update. The update, expected to be completed within a week, arrives amid ongoing industry discussions about the effectiveness of Google’s spam-fighting measures. This December update caps off a year of spam-fighting measures, including the June Spam Update and the March Core Update, which targeted policy-violating websites … Read more
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to make web search available to all registered users. The update also includes voice search and maps integration. With voice search, you can ask questions about current events and local information in a natural way. This feature works in multiple languages and allows for real-time queries. Additionally, ChatGPT’s mobile apps now … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Harvard launches massive free AI dataset. Harvard University has unveiled a free dataset containing nearly 1 million public-domain books, created with support from OpenAI and Microsoft. The dataset is curated to offer high-quality training material for AI … Read more
Google announced it’s rolling out the December core algorithm update, which the company expects to complete over the next two weeks. The news comes just a week after Google finished rolling out the November core update. Google’s Announcement In a post on X, Google stated: “The Dec. 2024 core update is rolling out, and we … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past two weeks (in no particular order): Nvidia unveils AI model for voice and sound transformation. Nvidia introduced Fugatto, an AI model capable of generating and transforming audio, such as altering accents, modifying moods, or creating unconventional effects like a trumpet mimicking a dog’s bark. … Read more
Google streamlines Search Console Insights by removing Google Analytics data, focusing solely on Search Console metrics for simplicity. Google updates Search Console Insights, removing Google Analytics data. Search Console Insights now focuses solely on Search Console metrics. Google Analytics data still accessible through its dedicated platform. Source link
Google has updated its Business Profile rules for service-area businesses that sell age-restricted products. Now, businesses selling alcohol, cannabis, weapons, and similar items must have a physical storefront to maintain their Google Business Profile. We were alerted to this update by Stefan Somborac on X: Google actually uses the phrase “Businesses associated with…” not “Businesses … Read more
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order): Google’s Gemini model leads in AI chatbot rankings. Google’s latest AI model, Gemini-Exp-1114, has reached the top position in the Chatbot Arena leaderboard, tying with OpenAI’s GPT-4o and surpassing other models like OpenAI’s o1-preview. It excels in … Read more
Microsoft announced an update to GraphRAG that improves AI search engines’ ability to provide specific and comprehensive answers while using less resources. This update speeds up LLM processing and increases accuracy. The Difference Between RAG And GraphRAG RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) combines a large language model (LLM) with a search index (or database) to generate … Read more
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
