Google's AI content-payment pilot pays most publishers almost nothing
Google has enrolled about 100 publishers in a pilot that pays them when their content contributes to Gemini-powered AI Overviews, according to The Information. Most participating small and mid-sized publishers reportedly receive payments equal to roughly one-tenth of one percent of their ad revenue, though one early participant is on pace to earn over $1 million annually while another gets $50,000-$60,000.