Approximately 340 local news outlets in the United States are now blocking the Internet Archive, a significant increase from earlier this year. This action is largely driven by concerns that AI companies might use the archive's repositories for training data. While some publishers cite legitimate worries about their work being used without compensation, critics argue this move hinders access to historical records, which is crucial for independent journalism and public interest. AI
IMPACT This action by news outlets highlights growing concerns about AI training data usage and may impact the availability of historical information for future AI development.
RANK_REASON A large number of news organizations are taking a coordinated action impacting a major digital archive, driven by concerns over AI training data. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
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- Advance Local
- AI
- Alden Global Capital
- Cloudflare
- Internet Archive
- McClatchy
- Poynter Institute
- The Guardian
- The Monroe Gazette
- The New York Times
- Tribune Publishing
- USA Today Co.
- Wayback Machine
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