Google Updates Methods for Keeping Content Out of Search, Adds AI Opt-Out
· 1h ago · Originally reported by PPC Land
Google has expanded its list of ways for website owners to prevent their content from appearing in Search results, now including AI-specific opt-out options. The update adds new controls in Search Console and snippet rules, supplementing existing methods introduced previously.
Why it matters
This matters because it gives publishers and site owners more control over how their content is used and displayed in Google Search, especially regarding AI training and content visibility.
Explain it like I’m new here
It's like putting up more 'do not enter' signs on your house so Google and AI bots know not to peek inside.
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