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.

Isu Chemical is moving to adopt artificial intelligence transformation at its production sites after being selected for a 2026 programme backed by the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs. The project, led by Kolon Benit with the Korea Productivity Center participating, will build an AI-based operation support system for continuous chemical processes. The company plans to link plant data, apply time-series AI models, add predictive maintenance and improve energy efficiency and carbon reduction efforts.