GOOGLE AI MODE IS STILL TESTING SHOWING ADS IN SEARCH RESULTS

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Google is testing ads in its Gemini-powered AI Mode search results, placing sponsored cards at the bottom of pages rather than at the top like traditional searches. The company confirmed these intermittent ads are part of ongoing tests announced in May, with no new updates to AI Mode's ad distribution currently. Organic link cards now appear within Gemini's answer above the ads, and unlike traditional search, there's no option to hide sponsored results in AI Mode.