667 | News from the EDGE | Week of 3.4.2024

There's a lot of movement to cover in the Google realm this week. The carnage continues as a U.S judge grants more class action antitrust lawsuits against Google. Despite the trial, Google continues to make improvements of its own - updating their Local Service Ads with a new verification process to reduce spam. Google is also testing a new feature called Popular Opinions Search Carousel intended to allow users to view opinions and reviews of various products right on the SERP. Finishing up on Google, the crew looks at a new survey that says SEO's distaste in Google is at an all time high. Tensions have risen, where will Google turn next? Tune in this week to find out, here on the EDGE of the Web!

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News from the EDGE:

[00:04:34] LinkedIn Boosts Quality Posts: Your Best Content Could Shine for Months

[00:09:28] Google Tests Tool that Refines Existing Quality Content

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[00:15:37] A Judge Rules: Google Must Address Some Antitrust Concerns from Advertisers

AI News:

[00:19:17] Elon Musk sues OpenAI over alleged breach of nonprofit agreement

[00:20:51] Some users turn to AI chatbot therapists … but experts warn about the lack of a human connection

[00:26:33] Elon Musk: AI will run out of electricity and transformers in 2025

AI Tools:

[00:28:29] Transform any picture into a sticker

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Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:

[00:31:07 ] Report: Google Local Service Ads To Gain New Verification Process

[00:32:46] Google Popular Opinions Search Carousel

[00:35:14] Survey Says Most SEOs Dislike Google Now More Than Before

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Resources:

LinkedIn Algorithm Change Could Promote Your Best Posts For Months

Google Testing AI Tool That Finds & Rewrites Quality Content

Google must face some advertisers' antitrust claims, says U.S. judge

Elon Musk sues OpenAI over alleged breach of nonprofit agreement

Some users turn to AI chatbot therapists … but experts warn about the lack of a human connection

Elon Musk: AI will run out of electricity and transformers in 2025

Brody Clark: Popular Opinions Search Carousel

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