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Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses
Google is introducing a significant tool for publishers navigating the evolving landscape of AI-driven search. A new "preferred source" button will soon allow readers to designate their trusted news outlets across Search, Discover, and Google News. This initiative aims to directly support publishers potentially impacted by shifts in traffic as AI search models increasingly handle user queries.
Three Generations of Autoscaling — And Why Agentic Traffic Breaks All of Them
For two decades, autoscaling has been a cornerstone of cloud infrastructure. However, the rise of agentic traffic—autonomous agents dynamically generating requests—is exposing fundamental limitations in these established approaches. This post explores three generations of autoscaling and definitively demonstrates how agentic traffic renders them ineffective. Discover a new paradigm for capacity planning, one built to address the evolving demands of the AI era. For further insight into related infrastructure investments, see "Nvidia investing $1.5B in SoftBank data center developer behind OpenAI project."
MCP Goes Stateless, and Developers Ask Whether That Just Makes It an API Again
The latest MCP specification, released July 28, 2026, marks a significant shift: it’s now stateless. Removing the initialization handshake and session headers, and introducing new routing headers, fundamentally alters how gateways manage agent traffic. This evolution has sparked debate within the developer community, with some viewing it as a rediscovery of REST principles while others maintain that the standard’s inherent design always pointed toward this streamlined approach. For a deeper dive into agent-ready architectures, explore our article, "Building an Agent-Ready Data Warehouse."
Shopify says AI search is driving more traffic and sales, not replacing Google
Shopify reports a significant surge in traffic and sales driven by its AI search capabilities, defying concerns of Google displacement. Contrary to fears of cannibalization seen in the publishing industry, Shopify’s AI-powered search has tripled traffic and orders to stores year-over-year in Q2. This demonstrates AI's potential to enhance, not replace, existing search channels. For those interested in leveraging AI for data transformation, explore our guide on "Turn Any CSV into an Executive Report with Python and AI."
San Francisco mayor pushes for tougher rules after the Waymo traffic fiasco
Following a significant traffic disruption caused by Waymo vehicles, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is urging state regulators to implement stricter oversight of robotaxi operations. The hours-long gridlock has intensified scrutiny of autonomous vehicle deployment. Lurie’s call for enhanced requirements signals a shift toward more cautious integration of this technology within the city. This development echoes broader concerns around resource allocation, as seen in New York State’s recent pause on new data center construction.