The Day the News Got Quieter Imagine your favorite storyteller has a big crowd every morning. People line up to hear the stories. But suddenly, a new machine arrives—it gives answers faster, without the need for stories. Everyone starts listening to the machine. The storyteller’s crowd disappears.
That’s what’s happening to news websites right now. Google created a smart tool called AI Overview. When people search for something, this tool gives a quick answer—so they don’t click on websites like they used to. Big news companies are losing readers fast, some by more than half. They’re worried they won’t survive if no one visits their stories anymore.