Google’s AI search changes upended online publishing

The piece examines how Google's integration of AI into its search functionality has upended the traditional relationship between the search engine and online publishers. Historically, publishers invested in optimizing webpages to rank highly in search results, generating reader traffic. Google's AI search changes have fundamentally altered this dynamic, creating new challenges for the publishing industry's business models.

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