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Reddit Locks Down Old Site From AI Scrapers
1 Oct
Summary
- Old Reddit access now limited to logged-in, recent users.
- New rules aim to prevent AI companies from free data scraping.
- RSS feeds will also be blocked starting November 13.
Reddit is implementing new restrictions on its Old Reddit interface, limiting access to logged-in users with a recent activity history of at least six months. This strategic move aims to curb the free scraping of vast user data by artificial intelligence companies.
In a related development, Reddit will also cease supporting RSS feeds from November 13. The company cites these feeds as a common vector for large-scale automated abuse and recommends alternatives for receiving alerts. These actions follow Reddit's ongoing efforts to manage AI bot access, including charging for API usage and pursuing legal action over unauthorized data scraping.
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