Google can train its search-specific AI products, like AI Overviews, on content across the web even when the publishers have chosen to opt out of training Google’s AI products, a vice-president of product at the company testified in court on Friday.

Google is using publisher content to train its AI search tools, even when publishers opt out. The DOJ is pushing for major changes to Google’s business, including selling off its ad tech. Publishers and regulators are concerned about how Google uses data for AI training.