The current AI browser landscape and what it means for publishers: How content is used, and whether compensation or licensing is on the table. (Bertrand de Volontat, Nordot)
Summary
- Microsoft Edge + Copilot integrates AI assistant, piloting a Publisher Content Marketplace for content use payments.
- ProRata/Gist.ai embeds AI search on publisher sites, with revenue share and licensed-only content use.
- Opera Neon's "agentic" browser automates web tasks, but lacks announced publisher compensation programs.