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Google is testing disabled clicks on the sources section of Discover cards

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TLDR

Google is testing a change that would prevent users from clicking through to source articles within its Discover cards.

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Optimixed's original report on this story.

Google is experimenting with disabling the clickable sources button on Discover cards, which currently allows users to view all articles linked to a story when clicked. The impact on publisher traffic and visibility through Discover remains unclear.

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