Google expands Preferred Sources to AI Overviews and AI Mode with new publisher visibility tools
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Luis Rijo
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Summary
Google has expanded its Preferred Sources feature into AI Overviews and AI Mode, allowing any website publishing fresh content to appear as a preferred source in AI-powered search responses. The update introduces "Highly Cited" labels and prominent article carousels designed to make original reporting more visible. This comes as publishers navigate ongoing traffic declines from traditional search results, with Google offering new tools for content visibility in AI search experiences.
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The announcement confirms that any website publishing fresh content is now eligible to appear as a preferred source inside AI search experiences
Highly Cited labels and prominent article carousels designed to make original reporting more visible
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