Reddit Strikes AI Content Licensing Deal with Google, Prepares for IPO

Reddit strikes a $60 million deal with Google allowing the search giant to use its posts for training AI models, while also unveiling plans for an IPO. The deal will give Reddit access to Google AI models for improving its internal site search, and Google praised Reddit as a repository for authentic human conversations. The data-sharing arrangement is significant for both companies, with Reddit emphasizing user privacy and Google aiming to make it easier for users to access Reddit information through its products.