

Google, Reddit, and the Robots.txt Rebellion
22 snips Jul 31, 2024
Sam, a journalist known for her tech controversies coverage, and Joseph, an internet culture enthusiast, dive into some hot topics. They discuss the uprising against AI scraping, spotlighting how websites are using robots.txt to fight back. Sam unveils her scoop on Runway's unauthorized video scraping from YouTube creators, raising eyebrows about copyright issues. Plus, they explore how Reddit’s exclusive deal with Google shapes search visibility, leaving other search engines in the dust. Lastly, the crew fills Joseph in on the bizarre world of Skibidi.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Shifting Attitudes Toward AI Scraping: The Rise of Robots.txt Modifications
01:44 • 3min
Navigating the Backlash Against AI Scraping
04:59 • 8min
Reddit's Search Engine Dilemma
12:29 • 14min
The YouTube Data Leak: Implications for AI and Copyright
26:33 • 7min
AI Model Generations and Data Scraping Ethics
33:54 • 8min
The Impact of AI on Small Creators and Content Creation
41:26 • 3min