Google News Executive Shailesh Prakash Resigns

Shailesh Prakash, vice president and general manager of Google News, has resigned after two years amid growing tensions between Google and news publishers. His departure follows criticism of Google's practices, particularly regarding the use of publishers' content in AI-generated summaries, which publishers argue undermines their revenue and visibility. Prakash, who previously transformed The Washington Post's digital operations, was seen as a key figure in addressing these strained relationships. Google's use of generative AI features has heightened concerns among publishers, who argue the compensation offered for their content does not reflect its true value. This resignation occurs against a backdrop of increased regulatory scrutiny of Google, including antitrust challenges. While Prakash's exit raises questions about future publisher relations, Alphabet's stock remained stable following the announcement, indicating investor confidence in the company's broader prospects.