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Google expanded its News AI pilot program to 400 publications. Partners include Axios, CNN, The Financial Times and Forbes. Local U.S. publishers like Post and Courier and Texas Tribune also joined. The program pays publishers for content used in AI features. Features include in-depth article overviews on publisher pages. Customizable audio briefings are another feature. All features include clear attribution and direct links. The program aims to help readers connect with news sources.

What changed

The pilot launched last year with a smaller group of partners.

What it unlocks

Publishers receive payment for content used to build AI features in Google News.

  • 400 publications in the program

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