Reddit to restrict Old Reddit access further over AI bot concerns

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 21:42 · Archive

Reddit is imposing new restrictions on Old Reddit to combat scraping and automated traffic.

Reddit is further limiting access to Old Reddit, its older interface version, to combat AI bots and scraping. Users will soon need to be logged in to use it, tightening existing restrictions the company recently introduced.

How it is being reported

• Reddit is putting more limits on Old.Reddit.comArs Technica · 30 Sept, 20:53
• Reddit imposes new restrictions on Old RedditEngadget · 30 Sept, 18:49
• Reddit says it has to cut back access to ‘Old Reddit’ because of AI botsThe Verge · 30 Sept, 18:45

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