Media Briefing: Why some publishers are flipping their position on whether to block AI bots

This week’s Media Briefing looks at why some publishers that once blocked all AI bots are reconsidering their stance, as growing traffic from AI platforms is pushing them to weigh potential monetization opportunities against the risks of unrestricted access.

• Publishers reassess their block-all-AI-bots stance
• Regulator CMA sharpens focus on AI Overviews and publisher traffic
• Plans for NBC News revealed, NYT beefs up AI initiatives team, and more.

Some publishers are reassessing their block-all-AI-bots stance.

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