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Reddit restricts Old Reddit access, cuts RSS support to fight AI scraping

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Reddit is implementing new restrictions on its classic "Old Reddit" interface, limiting access to users who have recently used it and barring new accounts. This move is part of the company's broader strategy to combat AI scraping, which it identifies as a significant issue originating from the older version of the site. Additionally, Reddit will discontinue support for RSS feeds by November 13, citing their use in large-scale scraping and automated abuse. AI

IMPACT This move by Reddit may impact how AI companies access and process public data from the platform.

RANK_REASON Reddit is changing its product interface and support for a feature, not releasing a new model or core research.

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Reddit restricts Old Reddit access, cuts RSS support to fight AI scraping

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Karissa Bell) ·

    Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old Reddit

    The Old Reddit is dying; the new Reddit struggles to avoid scraping.

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