A recent audit reveals that major AI systems are not using llms.txt files as widely as anticipated, raising questions about its current effectiveness and adoption in AI and SEO practices. The idea of an llms.txt file has attracted far more attention than evidence. An audit by Flavio Longato, who works in LLM optimisation and SEO at Adobe, found no visits at all from GPTBot, ClaudeBot or PerplexityBot across 1,000 domains over a 30-day period. Instead, the bulk of requests came from Google’s desktop crawler, with a small number from BingBot and OpenAI’s search bot, while SEO tools also made up…
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James Bach argues that artificial intelligence cannot bear responsibility, underscoring the need for human accountability in AI-driven work environments amidst ongoing debates about machine responsibility and ethical concerns. James Bach has made a blunt claim that cuts against much of the current hype around automation: artificial intelligence cannot act responsibly…
Coinbase’s new Agentic.Market aims to simplify access to services within the x402 ecosystem, but transparency concerns have emerged over unauthorised third-party wrappers and potential provenance issues, prompting regulatory and ecosystem debates. Coinbase’s new Agentic.Market is trying to make the x402 ecosystem easier to navigate by presenting a storefront of live…
OpenAI’s web crawling activity has surged threefold following the launch of GPT-5, even as direct ChatGPT usage appears to decline, highlighting a shift towards live web data reliance. OpenAI’s automated web crawlers appear to have accelerated sharply after the launch of GPT-5 in August 2025, even as a separate measure…
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a case challenging the requirement that authors must be human, cementing existing legal standards and leaving open questions about AI-generated works. The U.S. Supreme Court has left in place a ruling that copyright protection under American law requires a human author, closing…
Brazilian antitrust regulator Cade has intensified its investigation into Google’s use of journalistic content, focusing on AI features that may impact news publishers’ economic value and media rights, signalling a potential landmark case in the AI era. Brazil’s antitrust regulator has moved to deepen its scrutiny of Google over the…
Apple Music introduces ‘Transparency Tags’ to encourage labels and distributors to disclose AI use in music creation, aiming for industry-wide norms amid rising synthetic music and fraud concerns. Apple Music is pushing the music industry to police its own use of artificial intelligence, with vice president Oliver Schusser saying labels…
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With the upcoming increase in CGT rates scheduled for April 2026, UK business owners are urged to plan early to maximise tax efficiencies through Members’ Voluntary Liquidations before rates rise from 14% to 18%. Experts highlight the significance of timely action amid shifting regulations and safeguards against tax avoidance. Significant…
The Royal College of Physicians warns that ongoing NHS staffing crises are leading to unsafe corridor care, delayed discharges, and increased reliance on agency staff, demanding urgent government action and a long-term workforce strategy. The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has issued a stark warning about the severe staff shortages…
US banks are regaining dominance in commercial real estate loans in 2024, driven by increased loan originations, sector shifts like data centres, and ongoing refinancing needs, despite rising delinquencies and legal challenges. Commercial real estate (CRE) lending by banks in the United States has seen a notable resurgence in 2024,…
A major operation in south London has uncovered persistent illegal shops selling counterfeit vapes and electronics, highlighting ongoing challenges in tackling the UK’s grey economy and organised crime networks. A series of coordinated raids in south London this week has exposed the persistent presence of shops selling counterfeit and illegal…
While some regions show slight easing in rental affordability, London and the South East continue to face severe cost pressures, prompting calls for policy support amid rising rent-to-income ratios across the UK. Renting a home in the UK continues to present significant affordability challenges, with wide regional disparities highlighted in…
British Airways’ chief executive suggests avoiding the controversial M25 reroute by favouring a shorter runway, as the Heathrow expansion plans face competing proposals and complex logistical considerations. British Airways’ chief executive, Sean Doyle, has suggested that Heathrow Airport’s much-debated expansion should avoid rerouting the M25 motorway if possible, offering a…
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