Reddit to test login-only access in some markets this quarter
Reddit announced plans to require users to log in to access most of its site, citing concerns over AI scraping. The change will first be tested in select markets outside the US this quarter, according to a statement from the company. The move marks a major shift from Reddit’s long-standing open-access model, which has allowed anonymous browsing for years. The company did not specify which…
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- Reddit will test login-only access in select non-US markets this quarter
- Change aims to reduce AI scraping and unauthorized data collection
- No details yet on which markets or duration of the test
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