Welcome back to another exhilarating episode of Niche Pursuits News! This week, your hosts Jared Bauman and Thomas Smith dig into some sizzling topics that are shaking up the worlds of AI, SEO, and content creation. Have you ever wondered how much Reddit is cashing in by licensing its treasure trove of user-generated content? Or why YouTube is suddenly king when it comes to AI Overviews? Hang tight, because Thomas and Jared are not only going to break down these developments but also explore the intriguing new SEO buzzword that could reshape your strategies for 2025. Plus, they’re sharing updates on their side hustles, and you’ll be amazed at some of the oddball niche sites they’ve discovered that are thriving against all odds. Intrigued? Let’s dive in! LEARN MOREWelcome back to another episode of Niche Pursuits News!
This week, Jared Bauman and guest host Thomas Smith break down major developments in AI, SEO, and content creation.
They discuss everything from Reddit’s massive AI licensing deal and YouTube’s prominence in AI Overviews to the new SEO buzzword for 2025.
As always, they also share their latest side hustle updates and dive into some fascinating weird niche sites that are thriving in unique ways.
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They kick things off by talking about Reddit’s AI licensing deals, and recent speculation about how much AI companies are paying for access to its massive database of user-generated content.
Thanks to some investigative work by Glenn Gabe, it looks like OpenAI is paying Reddit $70 million annually.
