Google Adds Preferred Source Button And Gemini Integration To Discover
· Technology · Engadget, TechCrunch
Google has launched a Preferred Source button that allows users to prioritize content from specific publishers across its Search results, including AI Overviews and AI Mode. The company is also integrating its Gemini chatbot into the Discover feed, enabling users to curate content by conversing with the AI. These updates follow recent regulatory pressure from the UK's Competition and Markets Authority regarding AI-generated search results. Additionally, Google is expanding customization options for audio briefings within the Google News app on Android.
Why it matters
The introduction of the Preferred Source button provides publishers with a formal mechanism to maintain visibility as Google shifts toward AI-driven search results.
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