Publishers wait for click data before testing Google’s AI opt-out
Google must provide U.K. publishers with click data by Dec. 3, and some say they want that information before changing how their content appears in AI features.
Manchester Evening News editor says Google AI summaries hurt local journalism
Manchester Evening News editor Sarah Lester says Google’s AI summaries and the BBC’s local expansion are putting pressure on publishers’ reach and revenue.
Alphabet shares fall 12.6% as AI Mode monetization trails traditional search
Google Search revenue grew 12% in the third quarter as executives said AI Mode still monetizes at a lower rate than traditional search.
Google takes AI Mode ads global as Search growth slows
Google is expanding AI Mode advertising beyond the U.S. as Search revenue growth slows to 12%.
Alphabet says AI investments push Search query growth to fastest pace in five years
Alphabet reported $127.6 billion in quarterly revenue as Google Search and Cloud both posted year-over-year growth.
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Publishers report traffic losses as Google expands AI search
The Verge traces publisher traffic concerns, legal challenges and licensing efforts surrounding Google’s AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Yahoo CEO calls AI search an ‘existential issue’ for publishers
Jim Lanzone says AI answers are disrupting the long-standing exchange between publishers and search engines.
Google adds more inline links across AI Search, tests publisher profiles in AI Mode
Google is increasing links across its AI Search experiences and testing clickable creator and publisher profiles in AI Mode.
Publishers test AI search strategies as Google referrals fall 40%
Google referrals to publishers fell 40% in a year as some outlets experiment with ways to improve visibility in AI-generated answers.
Reach signs Google AI partnership for UK and Irish news content
Reach has announced a partnership with Google that gives Google enhanced content rights to news across its UK and Ireland portfolio.