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Patreon is strengthening its defenses against AI scraping by working with Cloudflare to block bots that train AI models on creators' content without permission. The move marks a shift away from relying on websites using robots.txt alone to actively block unauthorized AI training.
For the first time, bots now generate more than half of all web traffic, prompting Cloudflare to develop new behavioral detection tools like Precursor.
Cloudflare announces that AI agent crawlers will be blocked by default starting September 15, requiring explicit permission for access. The move aims to protect website owners and users from potential misuse of automated tools.
Cloudflare, known for blocking AI crawlers, is now partnering with OpenAI to improve AI search accuracy through access to its network data.
Cloudflare is introducing granular AI bot controls, allowing website owners to manage Search, Training, and Agent bots separately. Starting September 15, 2026, Training and Agent bots will be blocked by default on ad-supported pages.
Cloudflare has announced that it will block AI crawlers harvesting web content for training models starting in September, unless publishers explicitly permit it. This move aims to protect publishers' rights and ensure fair compensation for their content.
Cloudflare's new policy requires AI companies to separate web crawlers used for search from those used for AI training by September 15, or risk being blocked by default on many publisher sites.
Cloudflare's testing of Anthropic's Mythos Preview revealed that the AI model identified exploit chains missed by earlier frontier models, highlighting the value of specialized AI in cybersecurity.
Cloudflare has announced its first major layoffs, citing AI efficiency gains that have made 1,100 positions obsolete, despite record revenue. The move reflects broader industry trends as companies leverage AI to automate operations.
Cloudflare beat earnings but announced 1,100 layoffs due to AI automation, causing its stock to drop 24% in a single day.
Cloudflare integrates OpenAI's GPT-5.4 and Codex into Agent Cloud, enabling enterprises to build secure, scalable AI agents for real-world applications.
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince predicts that AI bots will outnumber human internet users by 2027, driven by the rapid expansion of generative AI agents. This shift will fundamentally alter digital infrastructure demands and cybersecurity challenges.
