AI NewsAsk HN: Is the web for machines (/llm.txt) the one we wished we had as humans?
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Summary
A user on Hacker News asks if the web optimized for large language models (LLMs) is the one humans have been wishing for, citing the simplicity of gopher and gemini web. They mention manually adding /llm.txt to websites to access clear and concise content.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights the potential for AI to improve the web experience for humans, and the trade-offs between simplicity and functionality.
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| Hacker News Front Page | Ask HN: Is the web for machines (/llm.txt) the one we wished we had as humans? | 6/5/2026, 12:30:58 PM |
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2026-06-05: #29