# Cloudflare CEO’s AI Scraping SOS: A Call to Action
As we ride the AI wave faster than a caffeine-fueled kid on a sugar rush, it appears we’re bemusedly swerving straight for an iceberg. Cloudflare’s CEO, Matthew Prince, compared our path of unregulated AI scraping to that of a runaway train—let’s just say it’s not winning any awards for stability. Here’s a peek at his rescue plan (handy if you’re into saving digital futures).
## Key Points
– **AI Scraping Situation**: Prince argues that current AI scraping practices are like letting raccoons run the trash collection—they’re not good for the environment or our data systems.
– **Call for Action**: He’s not just griping; he’s proposing a course-correct that would make any GPS proud! His ideas aim to establish new standards for AI practices.
– **Sustainability Goals**: Essentially, Prince wants to make AI-friendly like a cute little eco-friendly puppy rather than a wild, untamed beast wreaking havoc.
– **Collaboration is Key**: Prince suggests tech companies team up—like a digital Avengers—to tackle the mess and set rules that protect creators and
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https://www.wired.com/story/cloudflare-tools-detect-block-ai-bots/
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