Glossary

What is ai.txt?

A file at /ai.txt where a site states how AI systems may use its content, such as for search answers or model training.

Unlike robots.txt, which controls crawling, ai.txt is about usage permissions. Like llms.txt, it's a convention rather than an enforced standard.

To actually block AI crawlers, use robots.txt rules for their user agents.

Why it matters when you launch

If you want AI assistants to recommend your product, make sure you're not blocking their crawlers and that your usage policy permits citing you.

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