Google has announced that its Preferred Sources feature has expanded to include AI Overviews and AI Mode, with users now selecting over 345,000 sources, a significant rise from 90,000. This feature allows users to easily identify links from their selected sources within AI-generated responses. Duncan Osborn, Product Manager for Google Search, emphasized that users will benefit from a clearer view of their preferred sources. Additionally, Google is introducing new article carousels that will display links to timely articles, including those from Preferred Sources. The Highly Cited label, which identifies frequently referenced articles, is also being expanded to standard search results, allowing users to see both original reporting and subsequent coverage. These updates aim to enhance the visibility of original reporting and strengthen the connection between audience loyalty and search results. Google has not yet provided a timeline for the full rollout of the new carousel formats.