Google is reportedly running an 'AI contribution pilot' that pays around 100 publishers based on how much their content feeds its AI-powered search features. The Information says one publisher earned over $1 million in a year, while another received $50,000-$60,000, with payouts appearing in a Search Console earnings widget. Digiday reports the program has drawn more interest from small and mid-sized publishers than large ones and has expanded beyond news outlets.
tech.slashdot.org
· 2026-09-30
Android Authority writer Megan Ellis describes using Google's Results About You feature, which scans search results for a user's phone number, email, home address, and in some regions ID or Social Security numbers. When it finds a match, Google sends a notification and lets the user request removal of the listing, which Google says it will delete for all users if the request meets its criteria. The tool is accessed through the Google app's profile menu or a dedicated website.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-09-30
Apple has started rolling out advertisements within its Maps app in the US and Canada, appearing both in suggested places before a search and within relevant search results. The company says the ads are privacy-preserving, with no user location data tied to Apple accounts or shared with advertisers, and the rollout will reach all users in both countries within weeks.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-26
Apple has started rolling out advertisements inside the Apple Maps app for users in the US and Canada, following through on a plan announced earlier this year. The ads appear as suggested places before a search and within search results afterward, marked with a small blue 'Ad' badge alongside regular business listings.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-08-25
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