AI Policy
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Reuters and Time Clamp Down on AI Bots With Strict Whitelists
Reuters and Time are taking a hard line against AI-powered bots, blocking them by default and only allowing select crawlers through carefully managed whitelists.
Google’s Conflicting Signals on llms.txt Leave Publishers Guessing
Google’s stance on llms.txt is confusing publishers. Search teams say it’s unnecessary, but Chrome’s Lighthouse now checks for it. This split could shape how AI agents interact with your site. Here’s what’s really happening.
New York Bans Stealth AI Crawlers From Accessing Local News Sites
New York has passed a law targeting AI bots that secretly scrape news sites. The legislation aims to protect publishers from hidden crawlers. Media leaders say it will help defend original journalism.
Grok AI Faces Scrutiny as Deepfake Safeguards Fail to Stop Abuse
Nonconsensual explicit images are still being created and shared using Grok, despite new restrictions. Legal and regulatory pressure is mounting as SpaceX prepares for its IPO. xAI’s safeguards are under question.
AI Regulation in Washington Unites Unlikely Allies Amid Rising Tensions
As the debate over artificial intelligence heats up in Washington, a surprising mix of lawmakers, tech leaders, and influencers are joining forces to shape the future of AI policy. The stakes are high as the 2026 midterms approach and regulatory uncertainty grows.
Google Faces UK Order to Give Publishers Control Over AI Use of Content
UK regulators have ordered Google to let publishers control how their content appears in AI search features. Google will test new tools for website owners. The move follows publisher complaints about traffic loss and lack of transparency.
UK News Publishers Gain Leverage as CMA Targets Google Search Rules
UK news publishers just got a major boost. The CMA’s new rules for Google Search could reshape how content is valued and paid for. Industry leaders say this is a turning point. Will it finally mean fairer deals for original journalism?