Tag: data licensing
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Understanding Captcha Blocks: Why Automated Access Triggers a Challenge Page
What a Captcha Page Is and Why It Happens A captcha page is a security gate used by many websites to distinguish human visitors from automated bots. When a system detects unusual or high-volume activity—such as rapid requests, patterned browsing, or access from unfamiliar regions—it may present a captcha challenge. This is a standard safeguard…
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Authors Win Landmark Case Over AI Training Piracy
Headline victory could redefine AI training norms Three high-profile authors—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—made headlines by becoming named plaintiffs in a landmark class-action lawsuit accusing AI developers of pirating their books to train artificial intelligence. The case, one of the first major tests of how copyright law applies to machine learning data,…
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Captcha Page: Understanding News Site Access Restrictions
What a Captcha Page Really Signals You’ve likely encountered a Captcha Page when trying to visit a news site. The message may warn that automated behavior has been detected or that access is restricted under terms of service. While it can be frustrating, these pages exist to protect copyright, maintain server performance, and prevent data…