According to reports, the internet giant is investigating a number of potential uses for the technology, such as adding improved search capabilities to its premium subscription services.
According to insiders who spoke with the news, the suggestions would keep Google’s primary search engine free to use while charging a fee for additional content.
The report stated that advertisements would still show up next to search results, even for subscribers.
Estimates suggest that over a billion individuals utilize the search function each month.
Certain features, such additional storage space and Google’s “AI Premium” service, which grants access to its new Gemini AI helper in Docs and Gmail.
However, this would be the first time that a paywall was placed over any of the company’s main offerings.