Google News AI Pilot Program Tops 400 Participating Publications

Google said on October 15, 2026 that more than 400 publications worldwide are now participating in its News AI pilot program, a licensing initiative under which the company pays news publishers for the delivery and use of enhanced content to develop new AI features. Newest Partners Span Global and Local Outlets In an update published on its The Keyword blog, Google named the program's newest partners, which range from global outlets such as Axios, CNN, The Financial Times and Forbes to local...