Google is introducing a new feature allowing publishers to become a 'preferred source' across its platforms, including Search, Discover, and Google News. This initiative aims to help publishers maintain traffic as AI-driven search results redirect fewer clicks to traditional web content.
Background
Google has been integrating AI Overviews into search results, which often answer queries directly without requiring users to click through to publisher websites. This has led to significant traffic declines for news and content publishers.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Aug 21, 2026 at 03:18 AM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10