New data shows AI bots pushing deeper into the web, prompting publishers to roll out more aggressive defenses.

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In the fast-paced digital age, the internet has become an indispensable part of modern life, transforming the way we communicate, work, and conduct business. As technological advancements continue to ...

“Was the internet really this bad?” I wondered to myself as I read the September 1995 issue of The Atlantic. I was reading the issue in digital form, displayed on Netscape Navigator 3 on a mid-’90s ...