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‘Nothing is changing’ — Reddit is denying a report from The Washington Post that it might force users to log in to see content if it can’t reach deals with AI companies (www.theverge.com)
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‘Nothing is changing’ — Reddit is denying a report from The Washington Post that it might force users to log in to see content if it can’t reach deals with AI companies::Reddit initially denied a report from The Washington Post that it might force users to log in to see content. However, the Post says it may still block search crawlers, and Reddit didn’t deny to The Verge that it may do so.

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[–] Tygr@lemmy.world 199 points 1 year ago (4 children)

If they haven’t reached deals with AI companies by limiting the API, then why haven’t they returned access to third party app developers? They obviously see how far their engagement and quality has dropped.

I won’t use their official app, ever.

[–] PlexSheep@feddit.de 71 points 1 year ago

Even if they return to the old standard, they have shown to be too unreliable and ready for scummy corporate decisions.

[–] OrteilGenou@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago

I have an account for hockey. Laptop only via Firefox, eat my donkey spez

[–] WindowsEnjoyer@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago

It's fine for porn tho

[–] spark947@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

I have never understood this reasoning. Obviously the few determined actors for training data will just start scraping for content.