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Users explore blocking Google AI search scans via IP ranges

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Users are exploring methods to block Google's AI search results from scanning their websites. The recommended approach involves blocking Google Cloud IP ranges instead of relying solely on robots.txt. This strategy aims to prevent what some perceive as malicious bot traffic originating from Google's infrastructure. AI

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IMPACT Users are seeking ways to control AI's presence in search results, indicating potential shifts in content consumption and website traffic.

RANK_REASON User discussion and recommendations regarding a change in Google's search product.

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    After Google’s announcement that they will start showing AI results rather than links in search results a lot of people showed interest in blocking them from sc

    After Google’s announcement that they will start showing AI results rather than links in search results a lot of people showed interest in blocking them from scanning their sites. If you want to do this rather block their IP ranges than use robots.txt. I recommend blocking all Go…

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