Overview
- Google VP of Global Ads Dan Taylor said there are no ads in the Gemini app and no current plans to add them, calling the report based on inaccurate anonymous sources.
- Google’s AdsLiaison reiterated the denial and noted that ads are shown in AI Overviews and are being tested in AI Mode, not within the standalone chatbot.
- Adweek’s story said Google representatives told at least two advertising clients that Gemini ad placements were targeted for 2026, though formats, pricing, and prototypes were not shared.
- Gemini’s scale raises the stakes for any monetization changes, with Google disclosing more than 650 million monthly users in October and crediting Nano Banana with 23 million new users.
- The denial leaves the Adweek claim disputed rather than disproven, and the phrasing of “no current plans” signals policy could evolve as AI monetization efforts continue across the industry.