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Google says its investments in AI are driving more searches
Publication: The Verge
Author: Jay Peters
Source published: 28/10/2026, 20:22:26 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 20:52:11 UTC
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Briefings
Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai stated in a Q3 2026 earnings report that AI investments are driving a record year-over-year growth in Google Search queries, with the growth rate being the highest in the last five years. The company reported consolidated revenues of $127.6 billion, with Google Search & other revenues increasing 12 percent and Google Cloud revenue rising 103 percent year-over-year to $30.7 billion.
Key points
- CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed in a Q3 2026 earnings statement that AI investments are driving overall Search query growth, including commercial queries.
- Google Cloud revenue increased 103 percent year-over-year to $30.7 billion, while Google Search & other revenues grew 12 percent year-over-year to $12.76 billion.
Context
Alphabet's Q3 2026 earnings report indicates that its AI initiatives are directly contributing to increased search activity. CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted that the growth rate in query volume is the highest in the last five years, reflecting a significant shift in how users interact with search engines.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single earnings statement from Q3 2026. The report does not provide data on the specific number of new searches or the total volume of queries driven by AI. There is no information regarding the long-term impact of these investments on search trends or user behavior beyond the reported quarterly growth.
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