A new study reveals that news publishers blocking large language model crawlers have experienced a 7% drop in weekly website traffic within six weeks, raising concerns over the trade-off between preventing AI training and maintaining audience reach. A new working paper from Rutgers Business School and The Wharton School says news publishers that used robots.txt to block large language model crawlers lost about 7% of weekly website traffic within six weeks, with the decline showing up in human browsing data rather than only in bot-related measurements. The latest version of the study, released on SSRN earlier this month and revised…
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South Africa’s government has pulled its draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy after discovering fictitious sources in the document, raising questions over AI-generated research and the policy’s credibility amid political and industry scrutiny. South Africa’s communications and digital technologies minister, Solly Malatsi, has withdrawn the country’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy…
South Africa’s Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has withdrawn a draft AI policy after discovering that parts of its reference list contained fabricated citations, highlighting the growing risks of AI-generated misinformation in government procedures. South Africa’s Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has withdrawn the draft National Artificial…
An investigation reveals that The Wire by Acutus, an AI-driven publication, may be used to promote pro-AI agendas, raising concerns over transparency and the influence of lobbying efforts in digital journalism. A new investigation has raised fresh questions about the blurred line between editorial content and artificial intelligence advocacy, after…
The rise of AI-created tracks now accounts for nearly half of all uploads on Deezer, triggering debates over authenticity, copyright, and artist royalties amid soaring synthetic content and misuse concerns. The music industry is grappling with an explosion of AI-generated tracks that is beginning to reshape streaming platforms, royalty systems…
As AI image models improve, distinguishing real photographs from synthetic scenes becomes increasingly difficult, prompting a shift towards verifying provenance to maintain trust in visual storytelling. It is becoming harder to trust the first glance. In street and documentary photography, images that once read as unmistakably real can now be…
While standards like C2PA aim to verify image authorship through cryptographic metadata, social media workflows often strip this data, prompting interest in more resilient solutions like perceptual hashing for protecting photographers’ recognition in a rapidly sharing digital landscape. For photographers, the hardest part of a viral image is often not…
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From January 2026, migrants applying for key UK visas must demonstrate an English proficiency level equivalent to A-Level standard, sparking debate as even native speakers find the test challenging and concerns grow over practical implications for recruitment and integration. From January 8, 2026, migrants applying for certain UK visas, including…
Keir Starmer’s leadership is tested by ongoing party splits and internal dissent, as rebellious MPs are temporarily reinstated amid broader tensions over welfare reforms and party discipline. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly facing rising discontent within the ranks of the Labour Party, with some MPs allegedly plotting to…
China debuts its largest and most ambitious pavilion at WTM London 2025, reflecting significant policy relaxations and cultural innovation to attract international travellers and bolster global tourism ties. The China Pavilion opened to considerable acclaim at the 2025 World Travel Market (WTM) in London, one of the globe’s preeminent tourism…
The BBC unveils a comprehensive Remembrance Week 2025 line-up featuring live broadcasts, special performances, and groundbreaking accessibility options, marking historic anniversaries and fostering inclusion across UK communities. The BBC is set to deliver an extensive range of special programming for Remembrance Week 2025, spanning television, radio, and digital platforms, to…
The Bank of England is anticipated to reduce the base rate before Christmas, promising a festive uplift for UK property prices amid evolving economic conditions and easing mortgage rates. The Bank of England is widely expected to deliver a base rate cut at its meeting scheduled for one week before…
Investigations reveal widespread resource misuse and illegal moonlighting among staff at Kensington and Chelsea Council, exposing systemic failures in oversight and accountability across local government. An investigation into employee misconduct at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council has revealed troubling cases of resource misuse and dual employment, exposing…
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