UK CMA Mandates Google AI Search Opt-Out for Publishers

Search Engine Journal2h ago·1 min readSEO & Search

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has mandated that Google must allow publishers to opt out of its AI-powered search features. This new requirement also ensures clearer content attribution for AI-generated search results.

⚡ Marketer Insight

Google's AI search is now subject to publisher control in the UK, meaning marketers can't assume their content will automatically be used in AI summaries. This forces a re-evaluation of strategies that rely on AI surfacing their brand.

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