# GPTBot

> Source: Show Up On AI · https://showuponai.com/glossary/gptbot

OpenAI's web crawler used to collect training data for its AI models. GPTBot is distinct from OAI-SearchBot (which powers ChatGPT Search results). Website owners can block GPTBot to prevent training data usage while still allowing OAI-SearchBot for search visibility.

## Related terms

- [OAI-SearchBot](https://showuponai.com/glossary/oai-searchbot)
- [Parametric Knowledge](https://showuponai.com/glossary/parametric-knowledge)


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