Google's AI search features are killing traffic to publishers

by edniteon 6/10/25, 4:15 PMwith 5 comments
by edniteon 6/10/25, 4:20 PM

With Google’s AI Overviews dominating search results, how long before AI providers start offering paid placement in those summaries?

Feels like we’re heading toward a future where ads aren't just links anymore, but part of AI results itself.

by mysterydipon 6/10/25, 4:51 PM

I was at an event recently and on their facebook page, someone was arguing that "online it says entry is free", and posted a screenshot from an AI search result answer.

by tmalyon 6/10/25, 9:05 PM

How long before publishers start asking for royalties?