Google is testing an option that lets website publishers control whether their content appears in—and is used by—AI Mode and AI Overviews in Google Search, according to reports. The changes are described as separate from how sites appear in regular Search results, meaning publishers would be able to opt out of AI-related features without automatically opting out of standard search visibility. Google also plans to provide publishers with additional information about how their content shows up in AI Overviews and AI Mode, aiming to increase transparency around the use of web material in these AI-driven experiences. The reports indicate the rollout is in a testing phase, with the company communicating the approach as a way for publishers to manage participation in AI-focused search features. The company’s communications emphasize independent controls for AI Mode and AI Overviews rather than changes to the broader search indexing or ranking systems. Details on timing and exact implementation are not fully specified in the provided excerpts.