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AI Brief Adds Seven Languages and Unified Search Journey Reporting

Published September 24, 2026People gather around a large digital display showing a world map, interacting with it and holding tablets.

Seven New Languages Join the Closed Beta

On September 23, 2026, Google announced that the closed beta of AI Brief is expanding beyond English to support Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. This update allows international advertisers to guide AI Max using the language and context most relevant to their specific markets rather than relying solely on English inputs. The feature remains in a closed beta phase during this expansion, meaning access may still be limited depending on account eligibility.

People gather around a large digital display showing a world map, interacting with it and holding tablets.
People gather around a large digital display showing a world map, interacting with it and holding tablets.

Existing Text Guidelines Migrate Automatically

Advertisers adopting AI Brief do not need to manually rewrite previously configured guidance. According to official rollout coverage, existing text guidelines migrate automatically into Messaging Guidelines within the AI Brief interface once an account adopts the feature. This automatic migration reduces setup effort by preserving prior configurations while organizing them into the new system's three distinct guideline types.

Wires untangle and organize themselves into orderly bundles.
Wires untangle and organize themselves into orderly bundles.

Unified View Reveals Three Journey Elements

The September 2026 update introduces a single, unified view of the Search ads journey designed to show more of the customer path generated through AI Max. This new reporting experience makes it easier for users to identify which specific search terms triggered individual ads. It also displays exactly which creative assets were shown to the user during that interaction.

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Glowing path curves through dark terrain, marked by three distinct symbols in sequence.

Landing Page Visibility Completes the Trace

In addition to search terms and creative assets, the unified reporting view reveals the exact landing page on the website where the user arrived. This level of detail allows advertisers to trace the full sequence from initial query to final destination without switching between multiple reports. By connecting these three elements in one place, advertisers can more effectively diagnose why a specific ad appeared for a particular search term.

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A figure gestures toward a diagram on a large display panel.

Practical Steps for Advertisers

International advertisers should check their account status to confirm eligibility for the expanded AI Brief language support in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, or Spanish. Once adopted, existing text guidelines will automatically populate as Messaging Guidelines, eliminating the need for manual re-entry. To diagnose performance issues, use the new unified Search ads report to cross-reference search terms, creative assets, and landing pages for specific interactions.

AI Brief Targets Search Campaigns Before Broader Expansion

The September 2026 update introduces AI Brief specifically for Search campaigns, marking the initial phase of its rollout. According to official coverage, the feature is rolling out in English for Search campaigns first before extending to Shopping and Performance Max formats. This staged approach allows advertisers to test natural-language guidance within their primary search workflows prior to broader application across other campaign types.