Sources: Google is paying ~100 digital publishers for how much their content contributes to AI Overviews, AI Mode, and Gemini in a pilot; payments vary widely (The Information)

Google is reportedly paying approximately 100 digital publishers for their content's contribution to AI Overviews, AI Mode, and Gemini. This initiative is part of a pilot program, and the payments to these publishers vary widely. The compensation is based on how much their content enhances AI-powered answers in search and other related products.