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They could very easily opt out of getting scraped by Google. They choose not to though because it is beneficial to them to have Google help people find their content.

Also note, Australia has specifically said removing article snippets from search results is not enough for Google to avoid payment. This legislation is not about protecting websites from content theft. It's solely about the Australian government forcing Google and Facebook to pay the propagandists that helped them get elected.