AI accelerates Google Search usage, query volumes

AI accelerates Google Search usage, query volumes

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. (Image source: Alphabet) Artificial intelligence (AI) is fuelling a sharp rise in Google Search usage and query volumes, helping power a strong start to 2026 for parent company Alphabet. The tech giant has reported a 22% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue to $109.9 billion, marking its 11th consecutive quarter of double-digit…

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What we know about the search as Savannah Guthrie returns to “TODAY”

What we know about the search as Savannah Guthrie returns to “TODAY”

Investigators continue to search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “TODAY” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, whose disappearance has transfixed the nation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Guthrie was reported missing Feb. 1 from her home near Tucson, Arizona. She was last seen the previous night…

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Google adds African languages to AI search tools

Google adds African languages to AI search tools

The 13 languages were selected based on strong and growing search usage across the continent. (Image: Supplied) Google is rolling out support for 13 African languages across its AI-powered search features, expanding access to tools such as AI Overviews and AI Mode for millions of users across the continent. For South Africa, the newly-supported languages…

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Superbalist turns to AI search to fend off rivals

Superbalist turns to AI search to fend off rivals

Superbalist has over 4.5 million monthly users and more than 50 000 products. Online shopping portal Superbalist has aligned its content and commerce strategy with LLM-driven discovery. The company, spun out of Takealot in September 2024 after revenue pressure from companies like Temu and Shein, is betting on generative engine optimisation (GEO) to attract e-shoppers….

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