The `robots.txt` file can be used to prevent data scraping by bots, including those used for AI training. By default, if `robots.txt` allows all access, content is publicly available unless password-protected. However, specifying `Disallow: /` in `robots.txt` can prevent bots from accessing public content unless a direct link is provided, as bots prioritize reading this file for instructions. AI
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IMPACT Specifies a method for controlling data access that could impact AI training datasets.
RANK_REASON The item discusses a technical method for controlling bot access to data, which is relevant to AI training data collection but does not announce a new model, research, or policy.