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Year2023

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Google shuts down Project Mariner as AI agent race takes a new direction

Google has quietly discontinued Project Mariner, the experimental AI feature that could automate web tasks by controlling your browser. Launched in December 2024, the AI browser agent's technology is being absorbed into Gemini Agent and AI Mode. The shutdown signals a strategic shift as the industry moves toward faster, more capable agentic AI tools.

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Google shuts down Project Mariner as AI agent race takes a new direction

Technology5 sources

Google AI Overviews now surface expert advice from Reddit and social media in search results

Google is overhauling its AI Search experience to include direct quotes from Reddit, discussion boards, and social media posts in a new Expert Advice section. The update aims to connect users with first-hand experiences but raises questions about information reliability, especially given AI Overviews' history of citing dubious sources like sarcastic Reddit comments advising people to put glue on pizza.

Technology19 sources

Google AI Overviews now surface expert advice from Reddit and social media in search results

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Etsy launches native app in ChatGPT after previous integration fails to drive marketplace sales

Etsy has launched a beta version of its native app within ChatGPT, enabling shoppers to browse over 100 million listings using natural language prompts. The move follows the failure of its Instant Checkout integration, which ended in March after generating low sales volume. The company is simultaneously testing a conversational gift assistant on its own platform as part of a broader AI push.

Technology4 sources

Etsy launches native app in ChatGPT after previous integration fails to drive marketplace sales

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Shopify AI Search Delivers New Customers Twice as Fast as Traditional Organic Search

Shopify president Harley Finkelstein revealed that AI search is transforming e-commerce, with AI-driven traffic to stores jumping 8x year-over-year and orders from AI-powered search spiking nearly 13x. New buyer orders from AI searches now arrive at nearly twice the rate of traditional organic search, helping merchants discover customers they might otherwise miss.

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Shopify AI Search Delivers New Customers Twice as Fast as Traditional Organic Search

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ReFiBuy raises $13.6M seed round to help brands compete in AI-driven shopping era

Raleigh e-commerce startup ReFiBuy, led by serial entrepreneur Scot Wingo, has closed a $13.6 million oversubscribed seed round to accelerate its Agentic Commerce Optimization platform. The company helps brands and retailers prepare product catalogs for AI shopping agents as Bain projects agentic commerce could reach $300 billion to $500 billion in U.S. sales by 2030.

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ReFiBuy raises $13.6M seed round to help brands compete in AI-driven shopping era

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Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac sues Google for $1.5M after AI Overview falsely labels him sex offender

Ashley MacIsaac, a three-time Juno award-winning musician, filed a civil lawsuit against Google after its AI Overview feature wrongly identified him as a convicted sex offender. The false claims led to a concert cancellation and left the Canadian fiddler fearing for his safety. MacIsaac seeks $1.5 million in damages, arguing Google should be held liable for defamatory statements generated by software it created and controls.

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Canadian fiddler Ashley MacIsaac sues Google for $1.5M after AI Overview falsely labels him sex offender

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Pinterest crosses $1 billion quarterly revenue as AI-powered visual search reshapes advertising

Pinterest reported its first billion-dollar quarter with revenue hitting $1.008 billion in Q1 2026, up 18% year-over-year. The platform's AI investments in visual search and automated advertising tools are converting user intent into commerce at rates traditional social platforms cannot match. Monthly active users reached 631 million, marking the tenth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.

Business4 sources

Pinterest crosses $1 billion quarterly revenue as AI-powered visual search reshapes advertising

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Ask Jeeves shuts down after 30 years as AI search reshapes how we find information online

Ask Jeeves, the pioneering 90s search engine that allowed users to ask questions in natural language, has officially closed after 30 years. Parent company IAC shuttered Ask.com on May 1, 2026, marking the end of a platform that foreshadowed today's AI-driven search landscape. The closure reflects a broader shift in internet usage toward AI assistants and chatbots that deliver direct answers rather than traditional search results.

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Ask Jeeves shuts down after 30 years as AI search reshapes how we find information online

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PayPal reveals merchants aren't ready for AI shopping agents reshaping commerce

PayPal's first U.S. Agentic Commerce survey shows 95% of merchants already track AI shopping agent traffic, but only one in five have structured their catalogs for machine-readable formats. The disconnect highlights a critical infrastructure gap as AI-powered shopping experiences evolve faster than merchant systems, prompting PayPal's expanded partnership with BigCommerce to bridge the divide.

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PayPal reveals merchants aren't ready for AI shopping agents reshaping commerce

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Indeed ChatGPT App Launches in India, Transforming Job Search Through Conversational AI

Indeed has expanded its ChatGPT app to India and over 50 countries, enabling job seekers to discover career opportunities through natural conversations. The integration leverages AI matching technology built over two decades, analyzing data from 645 million job seeker profiles and 140 million daily hiring signals to deliver personalized job recommendations.

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Indeed ChatGPT App Launches in India, Transforming Job Search Through Conversational AI

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Google tests Ask YouTube AI search with conversational answers for Premium subscribers

Google is rolling out Ask YouTube, an experimental AI-powered search feature that transforms how users find content on the platform. Available to YouTube Premium subscribers in the US aged 18 and older until June 8, the feature delivers guided answers combining text summaries, timestamps, and video recommendations instead of traditional search results.

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Google tests Ask YouTube AI search with conversational answers for Premium subscribers

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AI Agents Handle Shopping Autonomously, But Experts Warn of Privacy and Control Risks

Major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are deploying AI agents that can search, recommend, and complete purchases autonomously. While agentic commerce promises efficiency, experts warn about data security risks, financial losses, and the erosion of human agency in consumer purchasing decisions. The technology is advancing rapidly despite significant consumer hesitation.

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AI Agents Handle Shopping Autonomously, But Experts Warn of Privacy and Control Risks

Technology4 sources

Ulta Beauty and Google launch AI shopping assistant powered by Gemini across digital platforms

Ulta Beauty has partnered with Google to introduce two Gemini-enabled innovations that transform beauty shopping. The beauty retailer is launching Ulta AI, an AI shopping assistant on Ulta.com, and deploying agentic commerce across Google's AI Mode in Search and Gemini app, enabling product discovery and checkout within conversational interfaces.

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Ulta Beauty and Google launch AI shopping assistant powered by Gemini across digital platforms

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AI Overviews bring conversational email search to Gmail and Google Workspace users

Google is rolling out AI Overviews to Gmail, allowing users to ask natural language questions in the search bar instead of hunting for keywords. The Gemini-powered feature scans emails and delivers instant summaries pulled from multiple conversations. It's now available to Google Workspace business, enterprise, and education customers, as well as Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.

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AI Overviews bring conversational email search to Gmail and Google Workspace users

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Yelp's AI Assistant Now Books Reservations, Orders Food, and Schedules Appointments in One Chat

Yelp has upgraded its AI assistant to function as a digital concierge, allowing users to ask questions, book restaurant reservations, order food delivery, and schedule appointments without leaving the conversation. The feature integrates with DoorDash, Grubhub, Zocdoc, and other services, positioning Yelp as an answers and action platform rather than just a review site.

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Yelp's AI Assistant Now Books Reservations, Orders Food, and Schedules Appointments in One Chat

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