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Google Tests AI Contribution Payments for Publishers in Search, AI Mode and Gemini

Google is testing a new way to compensate publishers whose material meaningfully contributes to answers generated by AI Mode, AI Overviews and Gemini .

  • Google testing AI contribution payments for publishers in Search, AI Mode, and Gemini.
  • Invitation-only pilot aims to link publisher compensation to content value in AI experiences.
  • Small-scale exploration focuses on small and mid-sized publishers, not major news organizations.

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