Cloudflare creates an “AI maze” to confuse bots | TugaTech [Portuguese]

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Cloudflare, a leading platform for website protection and optimization, has introduced an innovative feature designed to confuse bots that collect data from the internet. Instead of simply blocking these bots, Cloudflare's new "AI Labyrinth" directs them into a maze of information that is automatically generated using artificial intelligence. This approach aims to prevent bots from gathering valuable data from websites while still allowing them to navigate through a vast array of irrelevant information.

The AI Labyrinth works by creating a seemingly endless stream of data that is not related to the actual content of the website. When a bot is detected, it is redirected into this labyrinth, where it can waste resources without accessing the original site's information. The data provided to the bots, although considered "junk," is based on real scientific facts, ensuring that the bots remain engaged without benefiting from the actual site.

Cloudflare believes that this method is more effective than traditional bot-blocking techniques, which can often be bypassed. The company plans to enhance the labyrinth further by incorporating links and additional content that will further confuse bots, ensuring that they do not collect useful data. This feature is now available to all users, including those with free accounts, allowing them to choose whether or not to activate this protective measure.

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