Google has launched a pilot program paying publishers for content contributions to its AI-powered search features, including AI Overviews, AI Mode in Search, and Gemini chatbot. The program reportedly involves around 100 publishers and began less than a year ago. One early participant publisher earned over $1 million from the program.
Why it matters
The program addresses publisher concerns about AI systems using their content without compensation, a key issue as Google faces regulatory scrutiny over AI's impact on web traffic and content creators' livelihoods.
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