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Reddit negotiates with Google for more users and data for AI training

Reddit aims to increase its user engagement and revenue from Google in exchange for a larger share of data that feeds its AI initiatives, reports 24brussels.

The platform’s request for more user-generated content comes amid negotiations that reflect an evolving conflict between major AI developers and content providers. A year and a half after striking an initial data-sharing deal with Google, reportedly valued at $60 million annually, Reddit executives are reportedly seeking a more significant role within the tech giant’s AI operations.

As part of these negotiations, Reddit is hoping Google will attract users who traditionally obtain answers from Reddit content without actively contributing. This strategy intends to reverse the trend of engagement decline by encouraging users to post in Reddit’s forums, thereby generating critical content for training AI systems.

In addition to user engagement, Reddit is also pursuing improved compensation for its data. The platform is reportedly contemplating a dynamic pricing structure for future licensing agreements, which would allow compensation to vary based on the usefulness of the content it provides for AI responses.

Executives within Reddit argue that current agreements undervalue the importance of its data for AI companies. Reddit possesses unique content created by real people, distinguished by a human-run voting system that categorizes and ranks posts effectively. Data indicates that Reddit is frequently cited as a primary source for AI-generated content, being a key asset in training models for platforms like Google’s AI tools.

This drive for renegotiated terms highlights a broader issue in AI licensing arrangements: while platforms like Reddit hold vast amounts of essential data for AI training, they simultaneously face decreased traffic due to those same AI systems diverting users’ attention from their websites.

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Bank of England holds main UK interest rate at 4% with inflation above target

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