Reddit's CEO Sure Seems Frustrated With Google's AI Overviews

Reddit says search traffic has fallen and CEO Steve Huffman says Google’s AI Overviews do not deliver the same value as traditional search results.

Huffman said users want Reddit itself, not an AI-generated summary, as the company questions its search partnership with Google.

Reddit may revisit its $60 million licensing deal with Google while it considers product changes like better recommendations and audio/video formats.

The comments underscore rising friction between content platforms and Google as AI Overviews may reduce clicks and weaken referral revenue.