Parallel Web Systems launches Index
platform
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Parallel Web Systems,
founded by former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, launched a platform called Index
on 19 May 2026.
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Index is designed to
compensate content creators and publishers when their work is used by
artificial intelligence systems.
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The platform uses a game theory
concept called the Shapley value to measure each creator’s contribution to
AI-generated output.
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Website owners can
register their domains on Index.
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It allows tracking of how
Parallel’s AI agents use their content.
Index has partnered with major publishers
and data firms, including:
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The Atlantic
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Fortune
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PR Newswire
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PitchBook
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ZoomInfo
Independent creators can also register their interest
to receive compensation and usage insights.Parallel Web Systems raised $100
million in Series B funding in April 2026.The funding round was led by Sequoia
Capital.After the funding, the company was valued at around $2 billion.
