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Cloudflare Cracks Down on 'Multi-Purpose' Bots

Cloudflare is set to introduce a significant policy change, effective September 15th, targeting automated bots that simultaneously crawl ad-supported

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Originally reported bytheverge

Cloudflare is set to introduce a significant policy change, effective September 15th, targeting automated bots that simultaneously crawl ad-supported websites for both search engine indexing and artificial intelligence (AI) model training.

This strategic move is designed to encourage AI companies to utilize distinct crawlers for their separate operational purposes. The ultimate aim is to empower website publishers with greater control and discretion over which automated agents are permitted to access their digital content.

#AI News#Cloudflare#Bot management#AI crawlers#Website control
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