Artificial Intelligence Tools by Cloudflare to Detect and Block Data-Scraping Bots
Empowering Websites Against AI Bots
Cloudflare has launched a suite of tools specifically designed for monitoring and blocking AI bots. Customers can access a dashboard that reveals which AI crawlers visit their sites, allowing them to manage their data effectively.
Features of Bot Management
- Real-Time Monitoring: Offers insights into AI crawler activity.
- Customizable Blocking: Users can selectively block or allow specific bots.
- Informed Labeling: Cloudflare identifies and categorizes bots, even the elusive ones.
Advantages for Content Creators
Websites struggle with the implications of AI scraping data. Cloudflare's new bot management features a more nuanced approach to blocking unwanted crawling, strengthening website protection.
Future Developments
A marketplace for scraping agreements with AI companies is also on the horizon, allowing websites to negotiate terms for content usage.
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