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Microsoft Clarity tool tracks AI operator scraping vs. referrals

Microsoft Clarity, a free web analytics tool, has introduced a feature that ranks AI operators based on their scraping activity versus website referrals. A sample card highlighted a 6,000:1 ratio of scraping to referrals, indicating significant data collection with minimal return traffic. This tool is available for use with a connected CDN. AI

IMPACT This tool could help website owners understand and potentially limit AI scraping, impacting how AI models are trained and data is accessed.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new feature within an existing product, Microsoft Clarity, which is a web analytics tool.

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Microsoft Clarity tool tracks AI operator scraping vs. referrals

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Microsoft Clarity card ranks which AI operators scrape most and refer least: Sample card displays a 6,000:1 ratio against 41 referrals, then links straight into

    Microsoft Clarity card ranks which AI operators scrape most and refer least: Sample card displays a 6,000:1 ratio against 41 referrals, then links straight into filtered session recordings. Free to use, but only with a CDN connected. https:// ppc.land/microsoft-clarity-car d-rank…