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Google Barrels Ahead With AI Spending as Its Search Business Sees Early Cracks

Google is accelerating its AI spending even as its core search business shows early signs of weakness, according to a report from Adweek's AI, Tech & Money newsletter. The company's heavy investment in artificial intelligence comes amid growing cracks in its dominant search advertising revenue stream.

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Google Barrels Ahead With AI Spending as Its Search Business Sees Early Cracks
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