Independent analyses suggest Google’s AI search strategy is indeed having an impact. Search impressions—the number of advertiser links that show up in searches, even if they aren’t clicked—grew by 49% in the year since the overviews were launched, according to a May report from BrightEdge, a search-engine-optimization firm.

Shares in Alphabet ($GOOGL) edged higher today despite technology giant Samsung Electronics looking to give its customers more AI variety in its

Alphabet Inc.'s Q2 shines with double-digit growth in Search, YouTube, and Google Cloud. AI powers robust results. Click for my updated look at GOOG post earnings.