Google News Vice President Shailesh Prakash Resigns

Shailesh Prakash has resigned from his position as Vice President and General Manager of Google News, effective immediately. His departure, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, occurs amid escalating tensions between Google and news publishers, particularly concerning advertising revenue sharing and content usage. Prakash joined Google in late 2022 after a decade at The Washington Post, where he played a significant role in digital transformation efforts. His resignation follows mounting criticism of Google’s practices, particularly after the introduction of the controversial 'AI Overviews' feature, which publishers claim undermines their traffic and revenue. Google has declined to comment on the circumstances surrounding Prakash's exit, but it highlights ongoing discontent in the media industry regarding the tech giant's influence. The News Media Alliance has called for government intervention in light of these issues.