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How Google’s A.I. Search Is Imperiling the Open Web

NYT > Business·July 21, 2026

Google's increasing use of artificial intelligence in its search function is leading to users spending more time on the platform. This shift has raised concerns among website operators, who claim that Google's AI-driven search is negatively impacting their traffic and livelihoods. As a result, website operators are speaking out against the changes, arguing that they threaten the open web. Google's AI-powered search may be altering the way people interact with online content, potentially undermining the diversity of the internet.

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