Google Launches "Preferred Sources" and Publisher Pilots
The search giant rolls out curation tools globally and tests AI summaries with major media partners.
Curating the AI Web
Google announced the global rollout of "Preferred Sources", a feature allowing users to prioritize content from specific publishers in their Search results. The update enables users to tune their "Top Stories" feed and creates a dedicated "From your sources" section, effectively allowing individuals to curate their own information ecosystem within Google’s platform.
Early data cited by Google indicates that users are twice as likely to click on links from sources they have explicitly selected. The feature is rolling out immediately to English-language users worldwide, with broader language support scheduled for early 2026.
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