Reddit Stock Plunges 23% as AI Search Erodes User Growth
thm · hn · 2026-08-02
With AI search engines and chatbots increasingly replacing traditional forum searches, Reddit's user growth has taken a hit, causing its stock to plummet 23% in a single day. This highlights how AI is profoundly altering internet traffic distribution and the business logic of content platforms.
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