SOME COMPANIES ARE USING ADS TO INFLUENCE AI AGENTS

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Time magazine is testing ads designed specifically for AI agents, exposing them to brand-verified facts before they access webpages. The goal is to influence what AI systems retain and potentially correct inaccurate information about brands. As agentic traffic grows, companies are also optimizing websites and product data for AI discovery and recommendations. Brands are beginning to treat AI agents as an emerging advertising and distribution channel.