UK watchdog gives publishers more control over google AI search summaries amid traffic concerns

Naijaonpoint_ng | 04-06-2026 04:13am |

The UK competition watchdog has announced a new directive that allows news publishers to restrict their content from being included in Google’s AI-generated search summaries. This decision comes in response to growing concerns regarding the impact of these summaries on traffic and revenue for media organizations. The move is intended to empower publishers by providing them with more control over how their content is utilized in search results, thereby addressing issues related to declining audience engagement and financial sustainability.

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