Following UK CMA's proposals, Google says it is exploring controls to let websites opt out of AI Overviews and AI Mode
Google just announced it is looking into ways to allow websites to specifically opt out of Google using its content in the Search generative AI features such as AI Overviews and AI Mode.
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