UK Regulator Orders Google to Let Publishers Opt Out of AI Overviews

The UK's CMA has ordered Google to let publishers opt out of AI Overviews without losing search ranking. Publishers can now use a toggle in Google Search Console to decide whether their content appears in AI-generated results. Sites that opt out are excluded from AI Overviews and lose traffic from those features but retain standard search rankings and Discover feed visibility. Google must not penalise such sites and must ensure AI results include clear source links and attribution.