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IETF criticized for potentially restricting web access

The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) is facing criticism for potentially undermining the free and open web. Concerns have been raised that proposed standards could restrict automated access to publicly available information, a capability essential for search engines and other tools. This move is seen by some as a threat to the core values of the internet. AI

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IETF criticized for potentially restricting web access

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    ⚖️ The Free and Open Web Is Under Attack at the IETF The ability to access publicly available information using automated tools is a central value and benefit o

    ⚖️ The Free and Open Web Is Under Attack at the IETF The ability to access publicly available information using automated tools is a central value and benefit of a free and open internet. Automated access—often called crawling or scraping—powers impo... 📰 Source: Deeplinks 🔗 Link…