Google now turns call recording on by default for eligible AI-qualified call lead flows. Recorded calls can be analyzed by AI, with call duration and ad interaction used as fallback signals.

Google Ads has a new help document on AI-Qualified Call Conversions. Google says AI-qualified call leads use Google AI to evaluate call recordings to determine the actual quality of the conversation.

Google sent out emails notifying applicable advertisers that they will default call recording to Yes, to always record calls, if you don't pick an option yourself. Google wrote, "Starting July 01, ...