Cloudflare will begin blocking AI bots by default on ad-supported websites starting September 15, 2026. This policy change will require AI companies to pay for access to data from these sites. The move aims to curb the use of web-scraped data for training AI models without compensation. AI
IMPACT This policy shift by Cloudflare could significantly increase the cost for AI companies to access training data, potentially slowing down model development.
RANK_REASON Significant policy change by a major internet infrastructure provider affecting AI companies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]
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