Google, AI Overviews and Web traffic
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Google’s AI summaries are causing a sharp drop in website clicks, prompting publishers to rethink business models amid fears of a “Google Zero” future.
There are two factors at play: the increase in the use of ChatGPT in the place of search engines – 20 per cent of Australians are now reportedly using ChatGPT – and Google’s adoption of AI Overviews.
Kathleen Lucente is the CEO and Founder of Red Fan Communications, a strategic communications and advisory firm for dynamic B2B tech brands.
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