Maria Ressa says AI scrapers break Rappler business model

According to Cloudflare data cited in the article, more than half of internet traffic is now non-human, driven largely by AI web scrapers. Nobel laureate Maria Ressa argues that this dynamic is breaking the traditional web business model where publishers relied on search engines and social platforms for referral traffic. Ressa points out that these automated bots are also increasing operational costs for publishers like Rappler by driving up web hosting bills. Open article →