Reddit considers limiting Google’s access to its user-generated content for AI training, sparking investor concerns.
Reddit’s stock fell Wednesday after reports the company may block Google from using its forum data for AI development. The move follows discussions about restricting access amid frustration over Google’s AI overviews leveraging publisher content without compensation.
Shares of RDDT declined following the Wall Street Journal report, which cited unnamed sources. The company has not finalized any decisions, but the potential shift could disrupt Google’s AI training models, which rely on vast datasets like Reddit’s user-generated discussions.
Google’s upcoming Q2 earnings report may draw further attention to AI-related risks, as investors assess cloud growth and advertising trends. Reddit’s stance reflects broader tensions between content platforms and tech firms over AI data usage.