Google plans to charge for its search engine based on artificial intelligence. The tech giant is exploring several options, including adding AI-based search features to its premium subscription services.
The move would mark the first time Google has put any of its core products behind a paywall. Its traditional search engine would remain free and ads would continue to appear next to search results even for subscribers, the report added. "We are not working on or considering an ad-free search experience," Google said in an emailed statement.