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AI scrapers overwhelm Linux kernel source repository

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An operator of the Linux kernel source repository has observed that 98% of incoming requests are from AI scrapers, with many originating from botnets. This data highlights the significant strain AI data collection efforts place on open-source infrastructure. AI

IMPACT AI data collection is placing a significant burden on open-source infrastructure, potentially impacting legitimate access and resource allocation.

RANK_REASON The item provides commentary on the impact of AI scraping on open-source infrastructure, based on observed data.

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AI scrapers overwhelm Linux kernel source repository

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

    AI scrapers versus Linux: Hard data on how bad AI scraping is from someone who runs the Linux kernel source repository. 98% of requests are bot junk, many comin

    AI scrapers versus Linux: Hard data on how bad AI scraping is from someone who runs the Linux kernel source repository. 98% of requests are bot junk, many coming from a botnet. https:// people.kernel.org/monsieuricon /creepy-crawlies # scraping # botnet # llm # ai #-

    LINKS people.kernel.org/…/creepy-crawlies people.kernel.org/monsieuricon

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