Google reportedly testing payments to publishers based on contribution to AI-generated answers

According to reports from outlets such as The Information, the program includes approximately 100 digital publishers, ranging from small to medium-sized blogs and websites. Compensation is paid based on the content's contribution to responses generated through "AI Overviews," "AI Mode," and the AI chatbot "Gemini."

The amount of compensation varies widely, with reports indicating that the situation differs significantly depending on the publisher. Some publishers have testified that they receive less than 0.1% of the advertising revenue they would otherwise earn. While some small-scale sites see earnings of less than $1,000 (approximately 158,000 yen) over several months, some publishers are reportedly generating significant annual revenues equivalent to $1 million (approximately 158 million yen).