AI Highlights: Week of March 20, 2026 – Agentic AI, Monetization Experiments, and Policy Shifts

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The MarketingProfs AI Update for March 20, 2026, captured a busy week where AI moved deeper into commerce, advertising, and enterprise operations. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of the key developments. Advertising and Monetization Google exploring ads in Gemini: Google signaled potential future advertising inside its Gemini AI interface. As AI answers reduce traditional search clicks, new conversational ad formats are being considered. Challenges include maintaining user trust, transparency, and navigating regulations. Experimentation is expected soon.