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Google’s AI Assistant Gemini: The Future of Advertisements?

Google’s success in inserting ads into most of its offerings shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. With CEO Sundar Pichai hinting at the possibility of ads in Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, it’s only natural to wonder what the future of advertisements holds.

A Peek into the Future of Ads in AI

While Google Gemini currently doesn’t display ads, it’s not hard to imagine a future where free users of the AI assistant are bombarded with targeted ads, and premium subscribers enjoy the perk of an ad-free experience. This move wouldn’t be unprecedented, given Google’s repeated efforts to monetize its dominant search engine and other services.

Google’s Advertising Strategy

During Alphabet’s recent investor call, Pichai emphasized the company’s focus on user experience, highlighting the potential for native ad concepts. While this might lead to a more seamless integration of ads in the future, it also raises concerns about the role of advertising in AI assistants.

A Taste of What’s to Come?

For a glimpse into the future of ads in AI, look no further than Google’s AI Overviews. These AI-generated search summaries already discreetly insert sponsored results. Search for a topic like "best ways to remove grass stains," and you might find a sponsored link to a specific detergent product. This is not exactly subtle, and it’s clear that Google has mastered the art of blending ads into everyday searches, with little likelihood of changing its approach with AI chatbots.

A Sneak Peek at the Competition

Microsoft and Perplexity have also experimented with ads in their respective AI chatbots. Meanwhile, Amazon’s Rufus AI chatbot offers sponsored suggestions for purchases. These initiatives demonstrate that Google isn’t breaking new ground in this sphere.

The Future of AI and Advertising

If Gemini starts making product recommendations based on user conversations, will this feature be a hit or a miss? While mid-chat ads might be off-putting for some, others might be more accepting of ad placement at the bottom of the conversation window. It’s almost certain that Google will tout these ads as enhancing the user experience.

As the battle for AI dominance intensifies, one thing is clear: ads in AI assistants are inevitable. Whether you’ll be thrilled or terrified by this prospect remains to be seen.