Google reportedly pressures publishers over AI licenses

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Google is increasing pressure on news publishers to join a new AI pilot program for Google News. Participation appears to require broad rights for Google to use publisher content, including possible use for AI model training. The program would surface participating publishers in AI features such as generated summaries and audio briefings with source links. The article also highlights growing concern that AI search features reduce traffic to publisher sites and weaken their ad-supported business models.

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