UK publishers gain right to opt out of Google AI search results under new CMA requirement
By
Imran Rahman-Jones
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Summary
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has introduced a world-first requirement allowing UK publishers to opt out of having their content used in Google's AI-powered search results. This move aims to give publishers and news organisations greater bargaining power when negotiating content deals with Google, which controls over 90% of the UK online search market. The CMA's Chief Executive Sarah Cardell stated the requirement would ensure fair treatment, transparency, and meaningful choice for businesses and consumers. This comes as many publishers have reported declining traffic from Google search results over nearly three decades of reliance on the platform.
Key quotes
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world-first requirement
fair treatment, greater transparency and meaningful choice for businesses and consumers
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