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ChatGPT crosses 1 billion active users (31 July 2026) and GPT-5.6 pricing cuts: Kraviona
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Gemini surpasses 1 billion monthly active users (6 August 2026): AI Seek Guide
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Global AI adoption figures (88% of organisations using AI in at least one function): Kraviona
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Answer-first content structure and question-format headings for AI Overviews: HubSpot, CrawlVision, Search Engine Land — GEO guide
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Schema markup citation stats (65–71% of AI Mode/ChatGPT citations carry structured data; 2.5x higher citation odds; 35% CTR lift): GoGoChimp, SiteUp.ai, Stackmatix
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Google Search Console AI-visibility toggle and performance insights (UK pilot): Google Search blog
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Core Web Vitals 2026 — INP replacing FID, only 55.9% of origins passing all three thresholds (May 2026 CrUX data): MonsterMegs, WebVitals.tools
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Anthropic Claude Opus 5, Cognizant enterprise partnership, Model Hardware Standard preview: Anthropic Newsroom
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OpenAI’s Astra model solves 10 long-standing unsolved math/CS problems for ~$2,000 in compute: Kraviona
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Australia’s Office of AI announcement (14–15 July 2026): Reuters
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National Cabinet agreement on national AI laws by early 2027 and data-centre standards (26 August 2026): Prime Minister of Australia
