In a significant move, Google has decided to terminate its enterprise subscription to the Financial Times, reflecting its ongoing cost-cutting initiatives. These measures have included a reduction of 35% in managerial roles overseeing small teams and the introduction of voluntary exit programs across various divisions. Despite reporting robust financial results with $96.4 billion in revenue for Q2 2025, Google is grappling with strained relationships with news publishers. Recent data indicates a 10% drop in referral traffic from Google Search to publishers, with some major outlets experiencing declines as steep as 40%. This downturn is largely attributed to Google's AI Overviews feature, which has diminished click-through rates to external sites. Critics, including industry leaders, have condemned Google for its practices, suggesting that the company is undermining the very publishers it relies on for content.