Google tests paying publishers for AI search results

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 21:42 · Archive

Google has launched a pilot program paying publishers whose content feeds its AI-powered search features.

Google has launched a pilot program that pays publishers for their contributions to its AI search features, reportedly including around 100 publishers. However, Ars Technica reports that many sites are receiving only one-tenth of one percent of their advertising revenue from the AI payments, suggesting the payments are minimal.

How it is being reported

• Google's early attempt to pay websites for AI answers is strugglingMany sites see just one-tenth of one percent of their advertising revenue from AI payments.Ars Technica · 30 Sept, 17:03
• Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search resultsGoogle 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. Digiday first reported on the pilot program, […]The Verge · 30 Sept, 15:51

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