AI summaries cause devastating' drop in audiences, online news media told
News companies face a substantial threat from AI summaries replacing search results, leading to up to 80% fewer clickthroughs as users find information directly without clicking through.
Google's pivot to AI-driven search is hurting the digital news media landscape as traffic drops due to users relying more on AI responses rather than visiting sources.
Editorial: Stop Google thievery that undermines local journalism
Google profits from journalism without compensation, threatening local news outlets' survival. State lawmakers must act to require payment for journalism used by online platforms.
ChatGPT's responses will now include Washington Post articles | TechCrunch
OpenAI has partnered with The Washington Post to utilize ChatGPT in summarizing and linking to the Post's reporting, enhancing content accessibility for millions.