Reach Cuts 220 Editorial Jobs as AI Summaries Reduce Traffic

British publisher Reach said it will cut 220 editorial jobs after readers increasingly turned to AI-generated summaries, which has contributed to a sharp decline in website traffic. According to ChainCatcher, Chief Content Officer David Higgerson said the move reflects a "huge shift" in how audiences access content. Reach said Google traffic fell 46% year over year, while digital revenue slipped to 128.9 million pounds. The company also plans to close three online brands, KentLive, AberdeenLive and GalwayBeo, and add about 60 editorial roles focused on subscriptions and long-form video content.