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Google’s AI Overviews Draw Fire from News Publishers
News/Media Alliance CEO Danielle Coffey has criticized Google’s integration of AI Mode into its search engine, arguing it strips publishers of traffic and revenue (It does!). Coffey asserts that Google’s AI-generated summaries reduce user engagement with original content and diminish click-through rates. She cited studies showing a 34.5% drop in CTR when AI Overviews appear in search results, with overall referral traffic from Google declining from 50–80% to 20–30%. Coffey also claims Google suppresses affiliate-linked content while monopolizing ad revenues. In contrast, Microsoft Bing has not posed similar issues due to lower traffic volumes. Read More (MediaPost Rating)
Elon Musk Refocuses on X Amid Data Center Fire and Outages
X (formerly Twitter) experienced widespread outages following a fire at a key Oregon data center, reportedly caused by a battery issue. The disruption impacted login and sign-up services and raised concerns about infrastructure reliability. Elon Musk, who announced a renewed focus on his companies including X, SpaceX, and Tesla, acknowledged that redundancy measures failed and promised major operational improvements. The outages coincided with Musk’s decision to reduce his involvement in a government efficiency project to prioritize business responsibilities. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)
Wikipedia Faces Conservative Criticism Over Alleged Liberal Bias
Wikipedia is under renewed attack from conservative figures, including Elon Musk and the Heritage Foundation, who allege systemic liberal bias and censorship of right-wing views. Musk recently called for users to “Defund Wikipedia,” while the Heritage Foundation’s “Wikipedia White Paper” claims the platform marginalizes conservative editors. The Wikimedia Foundation responded by reaffirming its neutrality policy and announcing enhanced anonymity tools to protect volunteer editors from harassment. Leaders emphasized the ongoing pressure from political scrutiny and their commitment to editorial safety and integrity. Read More (Editor & Publisher Rating)
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