"About 33% of the over 350 responses said they would block Google from using and showing their content in the AI search experiences. 42% said they would not block Google and 25% are not sure yet. As a reminder, Google, after being forced by the UK regulatory body, said it is exploring ways to allow us to block our sites from being used in search AI experiences, like AI Overviews and AI Mode."
"Would you block Google from using your content for AI Overviews and AI Mode - Google may be giving us more controls - take my poll below. https://t.co/60M3Vt0YlN- Barry Schwartz (@rustybrick) January 28, 2026 Question: Would you block Google from using your content for AI Overviews and AI Mode? 33.2% - Yes, I'd block Google 41.9% - No, I wouldn't block 24.9% - I am not sure yet."
An X poll of over 350 respondents asked whether site owners would block Google from using their content for AI Overviews and AI Mode. 33.2% said they would block Google, 41.9% said they would not, and 24.9% were unsure. The results show a notable split: the largest group would not block, a significant minority would block, and a quarter remain undecided. Google, after pressure from a UK regulatory body, is exploring ways to let site owners block their sites from AI search experiences. The poll included a wish for more responses and noted many people remain undecided.
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