Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results

Google has started a pilot program that pays roughly 100 publishers for their content's contribution to AI-powered search features. Reported by The Information, the test, which began less than a year ago, compensates participants based on how much their articles influence search results. The initiative appears as Google faces scrutiny over the impact of its AI features on web traffic.

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