Data journalist Ben Welsh discovered that while 25% of surveyed US-based news sites are blocking Applebot-Extended, over 53% are blocking OpenAI's bot, indicating distinct strategies among publishers.
As Welsh noted, a divide among news publishers has emerged regarding the decision to block AI bots, influenced possibly by licensing deals, partnerships, and business strategies.
Jon Gillham from Originality AI observed that major publishers take a strategic approach to their relationships with AI bots, often delaying data sharing until partnerships are established.
The case of Condé Nast, which unblocked OpenAI's crawlers after announcing a partnership, highlights the strategic business decisions at play in how news organizations interact with AI agents.
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