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UK CMA Proposes New Rules for News Publishers and Google

1/29/2026

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The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed measures allowing news publishers to opt out of Google using their content for AI Overviews.
The CMA called for fair search result ranking.
The CMA plans to add choice screens to switch engines on Android and Chrome.
A decision on fair compensation for publishers will take a year.
Google expressed commitment to maintaining search functionality and engaging with stakeholders on these changes.

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Story summary

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) proposed measures allowing news publishers to opt out of Google using their content for AI Overviews.
The CMA called for fair search result ranking.
The CMA plans to add choice screens to switch engines on Android and Chrome.
A decision on fair compensation for publishers will take a year.
Google expressed commitment to maintaining search functionality and engaging with stakeholders on these changes.