Search engines stories

Yext predicts AI will overhaul online discovery by 2026, as trust in AI search grows and brands race to be chosen by algorithms.

Criteo says agentic AI will add a powerful new eCommerce layer, reshaping search, retail assistants and LLM ad models without replacing shops.

As generative AI eats into web search time, LoopMe reports brands shifting spend to fast-growing, ad-friendly mobile gaming audiences.

US-based Semify has bought Hong Kong’s Dragon Metrics to expand its global AI-led SEO and reporting services across non-Google markets.

Australian holiday shoppers are spending strategically, forcing retailers to sharpen promotions, personalise offers and boost in-store experience.

The two firms launch a joint AI search visibility service to help B2B brands shape how LLMs describe and surface them as people switch away from search engines.

As AI reshapes communications, experts say human storytelling and clear brand narratives will define who thrives in the coming years.

Generative AI platforms have boosted digital discovery and sales, with app downloads up 319% and AI referrals generating 1.1 billion visits in June 2025.

AI is transforming search, urging companies to optimise content for AI alongside SEO to capture growing referral traffic from generative AI tools like ChatGPT.

Supplier product content is now retail’s largest hidden cost, with poor quality and duplication hurting AI-driven search and boosting operational expenses.

SEO is evolving in 2026 with Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO), merging to boost digital authority and shape brand discovery in an AI-driven world.

A global survey finds 42% of shoppers trust AI-generated product summaries over websites, signalling a shift in how brands are discovered online before Black Friday.

UK shoppers now combine AI tools, social media, and peer reviews to guide online purchases, reflecting a shift from relying on single search sources.

OpenAI’s Atlas browser stirs debate on AI’s impact in search, raising concerns over transparency, security risks, and the future of information browsing.

Despite 90% of Australians being online, many prefer AI tools and peers over government websites, citing trust and ease of use concerns in digital services.

Perplexity has launched its Comet browser publicly, offering AI-powered assistance in a format aiming to reshape how users explore the internet.

Cloudflare launches Content Signals Policy, enabling creators to control how AI companies use their online content, enhancing robots.txt capabilities.

A global survey reveals 33% of Gen Z and 26% of Millennials prefer AI platforms over search engines for shopping advice, signalling a shift in consumer habits.

UK shoppers are rapidly embracing generative AI this Christmas, with 71% using it to pick gifts and manage budgets amid rising cost of living worries.

FairPrice teams up with Google Cloud to launch AI-powered shopping assistants, enhancing customer experience and staff efficiency in its stores across Southeast Asia.