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The New Default AI Model in Google Search: Gemini 3 Flash and Your Competitive Edge

The New Default AI Model in Google Search: Gemini 3 Flash and Your Competitive Edge

The New Default AI Model in Google Search: Gemini 3 Flash and Your Competitive EdgeJohn The Marketer
Published on: 12/18/2025

Google’s Gemini 3 Flash just became the default brain behind AI Mode in Search, bringing Pro-level reasoning, faster answers, and lower costs—reshaping how marketers, agencies, and small businesses use AI for content, SEO, and everyday workflows.

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Why Enterprise Software Just Became an AI Arms Race—And What You Need to Know

Why Enterprise Software Just Became an AI Arms Race—And What You Need to Know

Why Enterprise Software Just Became an AI Arms Race—And What You Need to KnowJohn The Marketer
Published on: 12/17/2025

Freshworks has $813 million in cash and is aggressively hunting for acquisitions—with artificial intelligence at the top of the list. This isn't just corporate news. It's a signal that the enterprise software landscape is shifting.

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Meta AI Update December 2025 | Business Advertising Changes

Meta AI Update December 2025 | Business Advertising Changes

Meta AI Update December 2025 | Business Advertising ChangesJohn The Marketer
Published on: 12/16/2025

Meta just flipped the switch on AI-powered personalization across Facebook and Instagram. Learn how your customers’ AI chats now shape the content and ads they see—and what to do about it.

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