
Google's 2026 AI Content Crackdown: What's Still Safe for Local Businesses (And What Isn't)
Google has spent 24 months dismantling low-quality AI content. Review deletions jumped 600% in 2025 and the FTC now fines businesses up to $53,088 per fake review. Here's what's actually banned, what's still safe, and how local businesses can use AI without triggering a penalty in 2026.


