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.
Source: TechCrunch AI
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