Google Trials Publisher Payments for AI Search Contributions

Google is testing a new program that pays publishers for their contributions to its AI search products. According to reports, around 100 publishers are participating in this pilot, which covers content related to AI Overviews, AI Mode, and Gemini.

The test aims to provide a possible revenue source for publishers as they navigate the impact of AI-generated answers on referral traffic. This move comes as news organizations weigh the effects of artificial intelligence on their business models.