<div id="readability-page-1"><figure> <img src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/search-ads-ai.png/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="900" height="700" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/search-ads-ai.png/query-Y3JvcD0wLDAsMTAwLDEwMCZxdWFsaXR5PTkwJnN0cmlwPWFsbA"/> <figcaption> Some ads will have chatbots built in. | Image: Google </figcaption> </figure> Google's AI-powered Search era apparently also extends to its ads. Now, when you search for a product, Google's Gemini AI chatbot will surface relevant items and generate a &#34;custom explainer&#34; about why you should purchase a specific one. The update comes just one day after Google revealed a new Search box for larger, more conversational queries, along with a focus on AI-generated results. In an example shared by Google, someone searching for a &#34;compact espresso pod machine&#34; might see a Nespresso Vertuo Up under a &#34;Sponsored Product&#34; label, alongside an AI-generated description saying: <blockquote> For a quality machine, look for capsule compatibility …</blockquote> Read the full story at The Verge.</div>

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Google's AI-powered Search now includes ads featuring chatbots. When searching for products, Gemini AI will highlight relevant items and provide custom explanations for purchases. This update follows the introduction of a new Search box for conversational queries and AI-generated results.

- Google's Gemini AI chatbot will now be integrated into ads, providing relevant product suggestions.  
- When searching for items, it generates a custom explanation for suggested purchases, enhancing user interaction.  
- This update follows a new Search box announcement aimed at facilitating larger, more conversational queries and prioritizing AI-generated results.

Google Search’s AI evolution includes more ads