UK regulator mandates that Google should let publishers opt out of AI search
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has mandated that Google allow publishers to opt out of AI search features without losing visibility in regular search results. This decision comes as part of new regulations following Google's designation as having 'Strategic Market Status' in the UK. Google is required to implement these changes within nine months and submit compliance reports to the CMA.
- ▪Google must allow publishers to opt out of AI Overviews and AI Mode.
- ▪Publishers opting out will not risk losing visibility in regular search results.
- ▪Google is required to attribute publishers with links back to the original source.
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Pro UK regulator mandates that Google should let publishers opt out of AI search News By Craig Hale published 3 June 2026 Google faces new rules under CMA SMS decision When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Google) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Publishers must now be allowed to opt out of AI Overviews and AI ModeThey should not be penalized by risking visibility loss in regular searchGoogle given nine months to implement changes, must submit reportsBritain's competition regulator, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), has imposed new…
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