OpenAI's Licensing Deals Reduce GPTBot Blocking by Top News Sites

Oct 7, 2024, 03:42 PM

OpenAI's recent licensing agreements with publishers are leading to a decrease in the number of websites blocking its web scraping bots, particularly GPTBot. This shift signifies a new chapter in AI's relationship with content creators. Major media outlets, including Dotdash Meredith and Vox, have ceased blocking OpenAI's bots, with the biggest drop occurring among top news sites, indicating the company's strategy is effectively reducing resistance among leading publishers.