Mordy’s back with the EDGE after his holiday and throws out hot takes and Captain Obvious moments on the show. We cover the news of the week: AI Overviews that are rolling out in 100+ countries (except for those in the EU, oddly), Google’s perspective on Core Web Vitals and ranking, and the communication from Google about content that starkly differs from the rest of the domain - it ain’t gonna fair well, folks!

Check out our jump into AI News and Tools with this episode—seriously concerning and seriously funny information—the polls of the AI space.

Also - last chance to get BrightonSEO US tickets! Go to https://edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo to enter into the weekly giveaway!

News from the EDGE:

[00:02:15] Last Change for BrightonSEO Tickets

[00:06:37] Moryd’s Hot Take on the Semrush purchase of Search Engine Land

[00:09:30] Google Rolls Out AI Overviews in 100+ Countries

[00:13:34] What Does John Mueller Say About Core Web Vitals and Ranking?

[00:15:54] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics

[00:17:15] Google Also Says: Stay in Your Lane

AI News:

[00:27:28] Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said

[00:31:17] Meta is reportedly working on its own AI-powered search engine, too

AI Tools:

[00:34:57] AI pricing generator for your product or SaaS.

[00:37:29] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks

Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable:

[00:38:46] Google To Sunset Call Ads; Migrating To Responsive Search Ads

[00:40:51] Google Search Console Performance Report Showing Almost No Data Today

[00:42:27] Google: AI Is Not Going Away, So Don't Be Left Behind

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