Zero-click search share in the U.S. fell while organic clicks rose, and Google added more AI Overviews and AI Mode links to drive exploration of sources.
Google scraps AI search feature that crowdsourced amateur medical advice
Google removed its What People Suggest feature, which provided crowdsourced health advice from amateurs, citing search page simplification rather than safety concerns, amid broader scrutiny over AI-generated health misinformation.
OpenAI's GPT5.3 Instant reduces link display in ChatGPT web search, while Google updates crawling documentation, tests bolded site names, displays wider travel images, and shows more social media in Discover feed.
Google Testing Web Mentions In Retailer Store Pages
Noticed that there is now a 'web mentions' section showing on store page URLs for eCommerce sites. Mostly just linking to comments made by people on social media and Reddit. Only shows if you're located in the US.
Only 33% would block Google using sites for AI Overviews and AI Mode; Google tests search features, Ads API v23 released, and Microsoft shows slower search ad growth.