California Cuts PG&E’s and Edison’s Profits for Grid Investments

California regulators' reduction of the profit that utilities, such as PG&E and Edison, are allowed to make on infrastructure investments marks a significant shift in the state's approach to managing electricity bills. This development has implications for website owners who track AI bot traffic, particularly those in the energy or utility sectors. As utilities like PG&E and Edison invest in AI to prevent massive wildfires, their online presence and digital infrastructure may see increased activity from AI bots. Website owners should be aware of the potential for AI-powered tools to interact with their sites, potentially affecting traffic patterns or content engagement. To manage this potential impact, website owners can take several steps: firstly, review their llms.txt files to ensure they are accurately tracking AI bot traffic from utility companies; secondly, monitor their site's traffic patterns for unusual activity that may be related to AI-powered tools; and thirdly, consider updating their content policies to address potential interactions with AI-driven systems, such as those used by PG&E and Edison to prevent wildfires.