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Google’s AI Mode: The Future Of Search Or The End Of The Blue Links Era?

by News Editor

March 10, 2025

Google is rewriting the rules of search. With the rollout of its experimental AI Mode, the tech giant is moving away from the traditional list of ten blue links, replacing them with AI-generated summaries. This shift marks one of the most significant transformations in Google Search’s history, bringing AI closer to the core user experience.

From AI Overviews To Full AI-Generated Results

Google has been gradually integrating AI into search, first with AI Overviews, which provide quick, AI-generated answers at the top of search results. AI Mode, however, takes this further. Instead of just a snippet, it generates an entire page of AI-driven insights, using the advanced Gemini 2.0 model, known for its reasoning and multimodal capabilities.

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For users opting into Google One AI Premium ($19.99/month), the feature is available via the AI Mode tab in Search Labs. When enabled, it not only provides AI-crafted responses but also includes hyperlinks to relevant sources—addressing concerns about AI diminishing web traffic.

In one example, a query about sleep trackers produced a detailed AI-generated comparison table, showcasing options side by side. Multimodal capabilities also allow users to input queries using text, voice, or images, bringing a more interactive element to search.

A Strategic Move Amid Rising Competition

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, reported $350 billion in revenue in 2024, with search advertising as its primary cash engine. However, with OpenAI (backed by Microsoft) pushing conversational AI as an alternative to traditional search, Google is under pressure to innovate while protecting its lucrative ad business.

AI Mode hints at a future where ads blend seamlessly into AI-generated results, potentially reshaping digital advertising. Alphabet’s investment chief, Ruth Porat, highlighted AI as a key focus at the Reuters NEXT conference, reinforcing that search remains central to Google’s AI-driven strategy.

Challenges And Legal Pushback

Not everyone is on board with Google’s AI-driven search evolution. Content creators and publishers have raised concerns that AI-generated summaries could reduce traffic to original sources. Chegg, an education platform, has already accused Google of undermining original content, underscoring the growing friction between AI advancements and traditional content-based business models.

The Future Of Search

With 100 countries already experiencing AI Overviews and AI Mode expanding to early testers, Google is betting big on AI-powered search. Whether this transition enhances user experience or disrupts the internet’s content ecosystem remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the search engine as we know it is undergoing its most radical transformation yet.

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Cyprus Tax Authorities Target Undeclared Digital Earnings

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

October 24, 2025

Cyprus is intensifying its scrutiny on undeclared income from digital channels, as a new audit reveals widespread non-compliance among roughly 300 individuals and entities—including several foreign residents. The investigation, spearheaded by advanced social media monitoring, highlights income omissions from platforms like OnlyFans, which surged in prominence during the pandemic as creators monetized their content through paid subscriptions.

Advanced Monitoring Uncovers Significant Gaps

The Cyprus Tax Department’s sophisticated analytical tools uncovered numerous cases where both local and foreign earners failed to report revenue. Instances of income reaching up to €500,000 have been detected, underscoring a critical gap in fiscal reporting as digital transactions continue to grow.

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Diverse Professional Sectors Under Scrutiny

The audit did not solely target digital creators; it also extended to diverse sectors including beauticians, taxi drivers, hairdressers, travel agents, and small business owners. Notably, over 50 taxi operators were found to have undeclared income surpassing €100,000—often processed via electronic payments—highlighting a broader trend of non-compliance across various service-driven industries.

EU Directives and Enhanced Transparency Measures

The enforcement framework has been bolstered by EU Directive 2011/16/EU (DAC7), which mandates that digital platforms, since July 2021, submit comprehensive user data—such as identities, tax residences, and annual incomes—directly to national tax authorities. This system, supplemented by the One Stop Shop (OSS) VAT mechanism, is instrumental in closing regulatory loopholes and ensuring cross-border financial transparency.

Expanding Focus to a Broad Range of Digital Platforms

Beyond OnlyFans, authorities are extending their audits to include income generated from YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, and other online marketplaces. By correlating bank records with online activity and spending patterns, regulators are keenly focused on individuals whose lifestyles do not match their reported incomes, ensuring equitable tax compliance across traditional and digital domains.

Implications for the Evolving Online Economy

While OnlyFans is primarily recognized for adult content, its platform also serves a wide range of professionals including musicians, fitness trainers, and artists. This comprehensive local investigation into digital earnings underscores the principle that all income—whether digital or traditional—must be declared under Cypriot law. With formal notices set to be dispatched, and the threat of backdated taxation, fines, and even criminal proceedings looming over persistent offenders, the tax department aims to safeguard fiscal integrity in an increasingly digital economic landscape.