Overview

• Cloudflare's new tools enable all sites on its network to block AI bots with a single click, aiming to end unrestricted AI scraping.
• The tools include real-time bot monitoring and the ability to identify and block specific AI crawlers, even those that try to hide their identity.
• Content creators can now better understand how their content is used by AI models and negotiate content deals through an upcoming marketplace.
• Cloudflare's tools offer more granular control, allowing site operators to selectively block or permit AI bots based on their functions.
• The initiative aims to level the playing field for all websites, providing free access to these tools to Cloudflare's 33 million customers.