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You can’t ignore Google Zero anymore
The Verge AIFriday, July 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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The web and Google once had a deal: Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn't perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a long time.
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What happened
The web and Google once had a deal: Google collects data and indexes webpages and in exchange sends oceans of traffic to websites. The deal wasn't perfect and certainly made Google more money than it made the websites, but it worked for a long time.
Why it matters
AI developments move capital, regulation, and competitive advantage across the tech stack.
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Timeline
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Economic impact
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