Google Denies Report It Plans to Bring Ads to AI Chatbot Gemini

Core Viewpoint - Google has denied plans to introduce ads in its AI chatbot Gemini, countering a report that suggested otherwise [1][2]. Group 1: Google's Position - Dan Taylor, Google's VP of global ads, stated that the claims about ads in the Gemini app are inaccurate and there are no current plans to change this [2]. - The initial report by AdWeek claimed that Google had informed advertising clients about plans to integrate ads into Gemini, based on conversations with agency buyers [2]. Group 2: Industry Context - Bloomberg previously reported that Google was testing ad placements within AI chatbot conversations, which could signify a new monetization strategy for AI [3]. - Meta announced plans to use user interactions with its AI to create personalized ads, effective December 16 [3][4]. - Elon Musk indicated that X (formerly Twitter) would allow brands to promote themselves within its AI chatbot Grok, suggesting a shift towards integrating advertising in AI interactions [5].