Google's recent overhaul of its search functionality is set to fundamentally alter how users interact with information online. The new intelligent search box will function more like a chatbot, presenting AI-generated Overviews that summarize content instead of directing users to external websites. This shift poses a significant threat to the journalism industry, which has struggled to adapt to the digital landscape. A study indicates that users are 58% less likely to click on links when an AI overview is present, leading to drastic declines in web traffic for news outlets. For instance, ten major tech news sites experienced up to 97% loss in traffic after the implementation of AI Overviews. As a result, media leaders anticipate a nearly 50% drop in traffic over the next three years, prompting layoffs and a push towards AI tools for efficiency. While Google's AI summaries boast 91% accuracy, they still generate millions of inaccurate responses, raising questions about the reliability of information available to users. This transformation could signal a grim future for journalism, as fewer visitors to news sites threaten their financial viability.