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Google AI Search keeps users in AI Mode, impacting publisher traffic

Google's AI-powered search features are significantly impacting website traffic, with a Growth Memo report indicating that users remain within AI Mode for approximately 75% of sessions. This trend, highlighted by The New York Times, suggests a potential exacerbation of the "Google Zero" phenomenon for publishers, where traffic from Google searches drastically declines. The shift towards AI chatbots handling search queries is leading to fewer users navigating to external websites. AI

IMPACT Google's AI search features are reducing website traffic for publishers, potentially worsening the 'Google Zero' effect.

RANK_REASON Article discusses the impact of Google's AI search on businesses and publishers, citing a report and expert opinion.

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Google AI Search keeps users in AI Mode, impacting publisher traffic

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    @ dangillmor The New York Times describes the effect Google's AI search has on businesses. - Growth Memo found that in about 75 percent of sessions, users never

    @ dangillmor The New York Times describes the effect Google's AI search has on businesses. - Growth Memo found that in about 75 percent of sessions, users never left AI Mode for other sites. - Nilay Patel: “Publishers already face Google Zero, the moment when traffic from Google …