Preferred Sources

Google is introducing Preferred Sources labels to enhance the trustworthiness of AI Overviews and AI Mode. The AI Overviews feature will now showcase an article carousel more prominently in Search results. The expansion of Google’s "Highly Cited" labels aims to highlight original reporting throughout Search results. The integration of Preferred Sources support is designed to provide users with more reliable answers. Google is prioritizing the display of actual articles beneath AI Overviews, particularly for trending topics or breaking news. The "Highly Cited" labels spotlight original reporting frequently referenced by other media outlets, helping users identify authoritative sources.