Penske Media sues Google over AI Overviews' impact on publisher traffic

gizmodo.jp (Japanese)

Penske Media has sued Google, alleging that its AI Overviews feature has drastically reduced website traffic for publishers. The media company claims users no longer need to visit websites for information since AI Overviews summarize content directly in search results, impacting publisher revenue. Google denies the claims, stating AI Overviews enhance user experience and create new discovery opportunities, though other publishers report significant traffic drops.


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