Google Explores Charging for AI-Powered Search Services
Google Explores Premium AI-Powered Search Services
Search giant Google is evaluating the possibility of integrating AI functionalities into premium subscription services like Google One. The company faces the challenge of innovating its core search product without compromising its advertising-driven revenue model.
Benefit vs. Risk
- Advantages: Paying users could access more insightful AI-driven search results, enhancing efficiency.
- Drawbacks: Complete AI-generated answers might reduce click-through rates to ads, impacting revenue streams for publishers and Google.
Google’s financial strength enables it to invest in AI development despite potential disruptions to its advertising model.
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