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Technology5d 15h ago

Google is introducing a new Preferred Sources button that allows readers to select a publisher without leaving the current page.

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Who
Google, publishers
What
Google is introducing a new Preferred Sources button that allows readers to select a publisher without leaving the current page.
When
Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:24:47 GMT · 5d 15h ago
Where
Global ·
Why
The button buys placement for publishers in Google's Top Stories and AI Mode features.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This feature aims to give publishers more direct reader selection within Google's ecosystem, potentially influencing content discovery and traffic patterns.

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