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Google's AI Contribution Pilot Pays Some Publishers Under 0.1% of Their Ad Revenue

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Google's AI contribution pilot compensates publishers inconsistently, with some receiving less than 0.1% of their ad revenue and unclear payout formulas.

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Google's AI contribution pilot is paying participating publishers widely varying amounts, with some earning less than 0.1% of their advertising revenue, and several participants unable to understand how their payouts are calculated. Search Engine Journal reports the lack of transparency around compensation formulas has left uncertainty among content creators about the true value of their participation in the program.

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