Patreon announced a partnership with Cloudflare to actively block AI bots from scraping creator content for model training, shifting from a policy of requesting compliance via robots.txt to active enforcement.

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Patreon Moves from Asking to Blocking: Stops AI Bots via Cloudflare

Patreon Moves from Asking to Blocking

FAQ

What change did Patreon announce?

Patreon announced a partnership with Cloudflare to block AI bots from scraping creator content, instead of just asking them not to via robots.txt.

Why is this change important for creators?

It provides active protection for their content from unauthorized use in AI model training, safeguarding their intellectual property.

Can creators in MENA benefit from this move?

Yes, Arab creators on Patreon will get advanced content protection, and it may encourage local platforms to adopt similar measures.

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