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Google admits AI search makes less money, but it’s fixing that with more ads.

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Google reported negative cash flow of -$9.06 billion in its Q3 earnings, and its stock price fell. Google acknowledged that AI search makes less money, and the article says it is addressing this with more ads.

Why it matters: Google's AI search monetization appears weaker than its traditional search, and the company is turning to more advertising to compensate.

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“Google’s negative cash flow balloons to -$9.06 billion, and stock price tumbles following Q3 earnings.”
Ars Technica AI, 29 Oct 2026, 16:24.

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