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Google, with AI boosting its search advertising, posted a 22% increase in revenue to $US109.9 billion in the March quarter.
“2026 is off to a terrific start,” said CEO Sundar Pichai.
“Our AI investments and full stack approach are lighting up every part of the business.
“Search had a strong quarter with AI experiences driving usage, queries at an all time high, and 19% revenue growth.
“This was our strongest quarter ever for our consumer AI plans, driven by the Gemini App."
Emarketer principal analyst Sky Canaves said the result was short on AI details but long on AI optimism.
“But Google continues to disprove watchers who think ChatGPT and other AI challengers will dethrone them anytime soon, with 19% search revenue growth,” Canaves said.
“Our forecast shows both Google Gemini and Google AI Mode outgrowing ChatGPT this year, and Google taking the lead in generative AI users by Q1 2027."
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