Introduction to Google-Extended
Google has updated the documentation for the Google-Extended user agent, a tool that allows publishers to control whether their data is used for training purposes or for grounding AI answers by Google Gemini and Vertex. This update is based on feedback from publishers and aims to improve clarity and provide more specific details.
What is Google-Extended?
Google-Extended is a standalone product token that web publishers can use to manage whether their sites help improve Gemini Apps and Vertex AI generative APIs. The updated documentation provides a clearer explanation of...
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