AI Matters
Why it matters
Google lets searchers set preferred publishers to boost traffic
TechCrunch Google gives publishers a new way to fight AI-driven traffic losses
Google introduced a button allowing users to designate preferred sources across Search, Discover, and Google News to prioritize their content.
Why it matters
Web publishers get a new tool to retain readers and recover traffic lost to AI-generated search summaries.
Latest brief · Aug 31, 2026