Breaking news is the one content type AI can’t replace
The zero-click future is real, but publishers who pair breaking news with timely explainers will define what comes next.
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AI is killing web traffic. The publishers who thrive already saw it coming
In the AI era, audience quality matters more than audience size — and the publishers already adapting know exactly who they're building for.
When AI changes discovery, who gets paid?
As AI platforms reshape how people get information, publishers need to rethink not just business models, but purpose.
Can’t ignore the data: Google’s AI Overviews have gutted news site traffic
A new analysis of 10 major tech and media outlets finds that Google search traffic has collapsed since AI Overviews rolled out, with some publishers losing more than 90 percent of their clicks.
How Patch uses Dataminr to keep its breaking news edge
A hyperlocal network built on speed now relies on AI-powered alerts to spot fires, crashes and crises across 1,900 communities.
Google signals it may let publishers opt out of AI search features
UK regulatory pressure prompts the company to explore new controls — with caveats.
AI isn’t taking your clicks. It’s taking your credibility
Blocking crawlers won’t stop your reporting from being remixed. It just hands the narrative to whoever shows up in the answer.