Google’s Grip on Search Slips as TikTok and AI Startup Mount Challenge
A Flurry of New Offerings for Advertisers is Hitting the Market
Google’s grip on the nearly $300 billion search advertising business is loosening.
For years, the tech giant has seemed invincible in this corner of the ad market, which is the foundation of its business. Now, rivals are beginning to eat into its lead, and new offerings—fueled by the rise of artificial intelligence and social video—threaten to reshape the landscape.