Google was promoting this feature in Google One through 55+ targeted ads like native ads in Apple News (official advertising like Penny Hoarder or non-official

Google was promoting this feature in Google One through 55+ targeted ads like native ads in Apple News (official advertising like Penny Hoarder or non-official like Fortune), and it worked: grandparents were asking about "dark web" and information leaking, with genuine concern. Perhaps Google discovered that this was their most compelling hook, even if it didn't lead to conversions, and getting it in the news again may elevate Google services in the consciousness of boomers for free.