Google AI Search Cannibalizes Ads, Market Cap Drops $500B

Google's AI Mode and AI Overviews are reducing user exposure to traditional ads, threatening core revenue. Market cap fell $500B intraday, reflecting investor concern over AI-driven disruption of the search ad model. The shift is confirmed by company behavior, but the long-term revenue impact remains uncertain.

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