Google's AI Overview ads look like a new opportunity, but they are compressing paid search CTR, distorting Smart Bidding signals, and quietly raising your cost per acquisition. This article breaks down the structural problem, exposes the conflict of interest at the heart of AI Overview placements, and provides a concrete playbook for segmenting queries, adjusting bids, and adapting your Google Ads strategy before blended metrics hide the damage.
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