Marketing technology removed the natural stopping points, and AI is removing what’s left. The businesses that win will be the ones that know when they’ve said enough.
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.
Before buying a franchise, ask the right questions about the brand’s track record, financial performance, support system and culture to determine whether it’s the right fit for your goals.