Google AI Opt-Out Lacks Click Data, Frustrating Publishers
Google introduces AI search opt-out and performance reports, but the absence of click data raises concerns among publishers and the UK's CMA.
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Angela Palumbo, Senior Editor at Rabbit Rank since 2023, holds a bachelor's in communications. She focuses on fact-checking and simplifying complex topics while also leading strategy for the news department.
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