TechCrunch AI
Friday, July 17, 2026
Sarah Perez
Patreon stops asking AI bots not to scrape — and starts blocking them
AI-Powered Summary
Generated by callmor.ai's AI to save you time
Summary
Patreon is strengthening its defenses against AI scraping by working with Cloudflare to block bots that train AI models on creators’ content without permission.
The move marks a shift away from relying on websites using robots.txt alone to actively block unauthorized AI training.
Original Source
This article was originally published by TechCrunch AI. Read the full original article for complete details, images, and author commentary.
Read Original ArticleWant AI working for your business?
callmor.ai builds AI products that automate your operations 24/7.
Explore AI Products