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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.

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DeepSeek raises $15 billion, aims for Shanghai IPO in early 2027

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek raised $15 billion in its second private funding round, the Wall Street Journal reported on Oct. 22, citing sources. Investor demand nearly doubled the fundraising from the initial target, the report said. DeepSeek is also moving up its timetable and is aiming for a Shanghai stock market listing in early next year. If the plan proceeds, it could list before OpenAI and China’s Moonshot AI, the report said.

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Meta third-quarter revenue up 26 percent, to create non-voting shares to fund AI investment

Meta will issue new non-voting shares to raise funds for AI investment, The Wall Street Journal reported. The company disclosed plans to create Class C common stock that will take effect in January 2027 and will not affect CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s voting control. Meta reported third-quarter revenue of $64.6 billion, up 26 percent, while net profit of $9.8 billion missed analysts’ estimates, pressured by a $9.9 billion settlement cost.