Google tests AI Contribution payments for publishers in AI answers

Google is piloting AI Contribution, paying publishers when their content meaningfully contributes to AI-generated answers in AI Mode, AI Overviews and Gemini. The invitation-based program involves dozens of publishers, with modest payouts and no disclosed payout formula.

• AI Contribution pilot covers AI Mode, AI Overviews and Gemini
• Invitation-based program involves dozens of publishers
• Search Console widget shows monthly earnings and usage history
• Payout formula and thresholds remain undisclosed