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Publishers lose traffic as Google AI search keeps users from clicking news links

As Google expands AI-powered search features, online publishers are seeing fewer visits from search results. Critics say AI Overviews and AI Mode shift search from link lists to AI summaries, letting users get answers without opening original articles. Data show search traffic has fallen at major outlets, and some publishers report steep drops in click-through rates. Google disputes the claims and says clicks are stable and broader across sites. Publishers are pursuing legal action and changing distribution strategies.

Telecommunications & Media

Elon Musk to invest $1 billion in Skydance as funding draws attention

Elon Musk is reported to have invested about $1 billion in newly created media company Skydance. The investment was reported days after Paramount acquired Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion and launched an integrated company. The new entity is combining platforms and networks including Paramount+, HBO Max, CBS and CNN. Musk’s funds were reported to coincide with additional contributions from existing investors, with Laurene Powell Jobs also involved.

AI & Enterprise

Google AI news partnerships pass 400 outlets as CNN joins

CNN, the Financial Times and Axios have joined Google’s news programme, agreeing to provide their content for generative AI features in exchange for payment. Bloomberg reported on Oct. 15 that participating media outlets now number more than 400 worldwide. Google began the programme as a pilot last year with partners including The Washington Post. Google said its new AI features will include attribution and direct links so readers can reach original sources.