All articles tagged with #search traffic
Penske Media, publisher of Rolling Stone, has sued Google over its AI Overviews feature, claiming it reduces traffic and revenue by providing summaries that discourage users from clicking through to original content, and argues this practice benefits Google illegally. The case highlights ongoing conflicts between content creators and AI-powered search features, with other publishers also taking legal action against similar practices.
Publishers are urgently adapting to the decline in traffic from Google and social media by expanding subscription services, investing in owned channels, and exploring AI partnerships to diversify revenue streams and reduce dependence on platform-driven traffic.
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai claims that AI Overviews increase traffic to a wide range of websites and that the web ecosystem is growing, with a 45% increase in web pages over two years. He emphasizes that AI enhances user experience and does not harm the web, despite concerns from publishers about AI's impact on traffic and relationships. Pichai also discusses the evolving nature of content creation and consumption, highlighting AI's role in making content more dynamic and cross-format.
Search traffic for "delete PlayStation account" has surged by 277% following an alleged security breach, where a ransomware group claimed to have compromised Sony's systems. While there is no confirmation of a leak, concerned customers are taking steps to protect their personal security. Sony is currently investigating the situation.