Since this summer, Google has changed the way it handles search queries in France. Instead of directing users to specific websites or sources, it now generates answers directly using artificial intelligence (AI). This means that instead of showing links to articles or pages, Google provides a summary or response created by an AI system. While this can make searching faster, it raises concerns about how information is presented and who controls the flow of knowledge. Critics argue that this shift gives more power to large technology companies like Google and ignores the work of journalists and content creators. Large media organizations are often partnering with tech giants, while smaller, independent outlets are left out of the conversation. As a result, these smaller voices may become invisible to the public. This change also affects users, who may no longer have the freedom to choose how they receive their information. Instead of guiding their own search, users are increasingly shaped by the choices made by algorithms and tech companies. This trend is not new. Before Google, Facebook had already made decisions about what content users saw, often excluding traditional media outlets because they were not as commercially profitable. These actions contribute to a growing concern: the concentration of power in the hands of a few large corporations, which can influence public opinion and shape the information landscape. Independent media, which often lack the financial backing of large corporations, rely on public support to continue their work. Unlike big media companies, they cannot afford to operate at a loss, and they depend on readers to stay visible and relevant. In a time when the integrity of public debate and the quality of journalism are more important than ever, the signatories of this appeal call on readers to support independent media. They argue that a diverse range of viewpoints is essential for democracy, freedom, and equality. These media outlets are not just fighting for their own survival—they are fighting for the public's right to be informed and to have a voice. Readers are urged to help by sharing their content, donating, or subscribing. The appeal is signed by a coalition of independent media organizations across France, all of whom are committed to preserving the principles of free and pluralistic journalism.