Cloudflare is implementing a feature to block data-scraping tools from AI firms by default for new customers, putting more control in the hands of publishers.
They are also working on a 'pay per crawl' model, allowing publishers to request payment from AI companies for content access.
This move could impact how AI companies gather human-generated data for training, as Cloudflare handles about 16 percent of global internet traffic.
The decision aims to empower creators, address concerns of content misuse by AI crawlers, and foster a fair value exchange on the internet.