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AI Search Intelligence is very much in vogue and Adobe’s SEMrush acquisition proves it

AI Search Intelligence is very much in vogue and Adobe’s SEMrush acquisition proves it

Adobe’s $1.9B move for SEMrush, Google’s release of Gemini 3 and the first ads appearing inside AI answers all point to the same thing: the industry is shifting from SERPs to AI-driven answer engines. Here’s why this week matters more than most.

Survey

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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas as SoftBank backs $22.5B round - and why a 25% traffic drop isn’t worrying the CMO of a leading hotel group

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas as SoftBank backs $22.5B round - and why a 25% traffic drop isn’t worrying the CMO of a leading hotel group

OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser. SoftBank’s multibillion-dollar AI bet. And a 25% traffic drop that hasn’t dented revenue.

GEO

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The next search revolution: Duane Forrester on the evolution of search in the AI era

The next search revolution: Duane Forrester on the evolution of search in the AI era

Search is changing faster than ever. As AI systems replace lists of links with direct answers, marketers face a seismic shift in how visibility is earned and measured. Drawing on decades at Microsoft and Bing, Duane Forrester explores how intent, context, and human understanding will define the next era of discovery - and what it really takes to stay visible when machines start thinking for themselves.

Perplexity

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Google Search Console data changes, OpenAI poaches Apple talent and AI search keeps growing

Google Search Console data changes, OpenAI poaches Apple talent and AI search keeps growing

Google’s shutdown of the &num=100 parameter has hit Search Console data, raising doubts over reliability. Meanwhile, OpenAI and Jony Ive eye wearables and a browser, and the mainstream media is reporting more often on users turning to AI assistants over Google’s “10 blue links.”

Perplexity

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AI Search is shifting fast; Ahrefs’ Louise Linehan shows why data, visibility and core SEO matter

AI Search is shifting fast; Ahrefs’ Louise Linehan shows why data, visibility and core SEO matter

AI search is upending the SEO industry, with many publishers worried about how they can grow their audience without customer acquisitions costs spiralling out of control. Louise Linehan of Ahrefs shares how brand visibility, content, and strategy must evolve as clicks decline and AI answers rise.

Video

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US lets Google off lightly as Europe fines €3.45bn, OpenAI hires content strategist and AI search reshapes traffic

US lets Google off lightly as Europe fines €3.45bn, OpenAI hires content strategist and AI search reshapes traffic

US regulators go soft on Google as Europe fines €3.45bn. OpenAI turns to a human strategist, underlining the value of expertise even in the AI age. Meanwhile, AI search is continuing to eat clicks and reshaping the web’s traffic model.

ChatGPT

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From “SEO is dead” to GPT-5 and Grok AI ads - the week that shook search

From “SEO is dead” to GPT-5 and Grok AI ads - the week that shook search

This week saw a headline that rattled SEOs, a major leap forward for AI capabilities, and a signal that advertising will soon be integrated into the very fabric of AI responses. Here’s what it means for your strategy - and the conversations you’ll need to have in the boardroom.

GEO

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Google expands AI Mode, Figma’s IPO soars, and Anthropic closes in on OpenAI

Google expands AI Mode, Figma’s IPO soars, and Anthropic closes in on OpenAI

Google expands AI search to the UK. Figma lights up Wall Street. Anthropic's revenue surge puts OpenAI on notice. This week, we’re tracking AI Search expansion, platform disruption, and why the AI battleground is far from settled.

Reddit

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From search box to smart browser: Why Perplexity’s Comet is a big deal

From search box to smart browser: Why Perplexity’s Comet is a big deal

Perplexity's Comet just redefined what a browser can and will do - Google should take note.

Perplexity

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Want to see how ChatGPT thinks? There’s a hack for that....

Want to see how ChatGPT thinks? There’s a hack for that....

This little-known workflow reveals the logic, links, and sources behind any ChatGPT reply.

ChatGPT

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Google just launched the FUTURE OF SEARCH with AI Mode and how to make your brand visible in ChatGPT 👀

Google just launched the FUTURE OF SEARCH with AI Mode and how to make your brand visible in ChatGPT 👀

Bonus edition of Franc Talking with Jon Earnshaw and Mccaine Chan of Pi-datametrics

Video

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Technical SEO in 2025: Why site health is the foundation for AI success [VIDEO]

Technical SEO in 2025: Why site health is the foundation for AI success [VIDEO]

Franc Talking: A newsletter by Be Franc. Edition 15. Are we entering the golden era of Technical SEO?

Technical SEO

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Leading content in 2025: How to align teams, scale with AI, and cut through the noise [VIDEO]

Leading content in 2025: How to align teams, scale with AI, and cut through the noise [VIDEO]

Franc Talking: A newsletter by Be Franc. Edition 14.

SEO

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2025 Jobs Market Survival Guide: Expert Insights and Top Tips from a Talent Acquisition Leader  [VIDEO]

2025 Jobs Market Survival Guide: Expert Insights and Top Tips from a Talent Acquisition Leader [VIDEO]

Franc Talking: A regular newsletter by Be Franc. Edition 12.

Video

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The future of search. Google in 2025, AI and SEO. [VIDEO]

The future of search. Google in 2025, AI and SEO. [VIDEO]

Franc Talking: A bi-weekly newsletter by Be Franc. Edition 9.

Video

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Google’s DOJ troubles, Jaguar’s rebrand backlash, Revolut’s 50M milestone, and Eric Schmidt on AI’s future

Google’s DOJ troubles, Jaguar’s rebrand backlash, Revolut’s 50M milestone, and Eric Schmidt on AI’s future

Franc Talking: A weekly newsletter by Be Franc. Edition 7.

SEO

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Google's November core update in full swing, Black Friday is nearly here and Bitcoin continues to surge

Google's November core update in full swing, Black Friday is nearly here and Bitcoin continues to surge

Franc Talking: A weekly newsletter by Be Franc. Edition 6.

SEO

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The Great Redirect: How Illusions Shape Brand Narratives

The Great Redirect: How Illusions Shape Brand Narratives

Franc Talking: A weekly newsletter by Be Franc. Edition 3.

ChatGPT

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