Reddit might cut ties with Google as traffic drops.
Reddit has discussed shutting off Google’s access to data used to train its Gemini AI models. Or maybe it’s just a renegotiation bluff now that its $60 million-a-year deal is coming to an end. According to The Wall Street Journal:
Reddit is contemplating blocking Google’s access to data for training its Gemini AI models, potentially due to its expiring $60 million annual deal. Executives are evaluating the benefits of continuing to provide content as AI-generated answers are decreasing clicks to external websites. This move could be a negotiating tactic or a definitive separation as Google Zero impacts external traffic.
- Reddit is considering revoking Google’s access to data used for training its Gemini AI models.
- This consideration comes as Reddit’s $60 million-a-year deal with Google is nearing its end.
- Reddit executives are assessing the value of providing content as AI-generated answers reduce clicks to external websites.
- The situation is described as potentially a renegotiation bluff or a genuine consideration to cut ties.
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