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⭐ a16z Feature ➕ LLMs.txt: Hype vs. Reality
daydream was featured in a16z’s latest piece on AI search. We also unpack why llms.txt might not be the fix for making content readable by LLMs.
Thenuka Karunaratne
June 05, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
This week, we’re excited to share that daydream was featured in a16z’s latest article on how generative AI is changing the way people search online. The piece introduces Generative Engine Optimization, or GEO, and highlights how daydream helps brands get discovered in AI-native tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. We also dive into the proposed llms.txt standard and explore why it might not be the solution many are hoping for when it comes to making web content more readable by large language models.
🚀 We Got Featured by a16z
Andreessen Horowitz just featured us in their latest piece on GEO.
Zach Cohen and Seema Amble of a16z covered how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is changing how brands get discovered in AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity. daydream was spotlighted as one of the companies already building content systems designed for this shift.
Search is evolving, and traditional SEO is no longer enough. Our work at daydream helps brands stay ahead in the new AI landscape…
📖 Read more here.
🤖 The Case Against llms.txt: Why the Hype Outpaces the Reality
At daydream, we’ve taken a closer look at the proposed llms.txt standard, a well-intentioned attempt to make website content more accessible to large language models (LLMs). We’ve previously explored what the standard aims to do, why it was created, and how it fits into the broader push for AI visibility.
While the concept is sound in theory, limited adoption and lack of support from major platforms make it hard to see llms.txt becoming a widely accepted standard anytime soon.
What is llms.txt trying to do?
The llms.txt standard, originally proposed by Jeremy Howard of Answer.AI, outlines a structured way for websites to surface LLM-readable content. It introduces a few key components…
📖 Read more here.
🚀 Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways we can help:
Book a Call to discuss how daydream can help you drive consistent organic growth — as we have with companies like Clay, Descript, and OpenArt.
Learn more about Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to explore how AI-driven search is reshaping discovery and how your brand can lead the way.
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Until next time,
Thenuka
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