AI companies are tirelessly scraping data from websites, even targeting smaller platforms like the GNOME GitLab server. This trend raises concerns about the future, questioning if authentication or JavaScript challenges will be necessary on every webpage. The author suggests setting up billing limits for cloud infrastructure users to avoid unexpected costs caused by negligent companies. Compensation for damages is difficult due to anonymized usage. For more insights, readers can connect with the author or explore the blog’s archive of 110 articles. The author also shares cool internet finds and welcomes typo corrections through open-source contributions.
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