Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results
Google has launched a pilot program to pay approximately 100 publishers for their content's contribution to AI-powered search features. This move comes amid increasing pressure from regulators and publishers regarding the impact of AI on web traffic.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in how tech giants address the economic impact of AI on the news industry and intellectual property rights.
Google has launched a pilot program that pays publishers for their contributions to its AI-powered search features, according to a report from The Information. The pilot program reportedly includes around 100 publishers and comes as Google faces scrutiny over the impact of its AI features on web traffic.
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