AI Agents Increasing: The Syndication Arms Race Transforms the Internet
AI Agents Surge: The Syndication Arms Race
AI agents are becoming increasingly dominant, igniting a syndication arms race across the web. Publishers are rolling out aggressive defenses against persistent AI bots, symbolized by the viral virtual assistant OpenClaw—previously known as Moltbot. This transformation has the potential to drastically alter how the Internet operates.
Web Traffic and AI Bots
- A new report indicates that AI bots now represent a significant share of online traffic.
- The data reveals a sophisticated arms race, with bots employing clever tactics to bypass defenses.
- Toshit Pangrahi, cofounder and CEO of TollBit, highlights the emergence of a new type of web visitor.
Future Implications
According to Pangrahi, “The majority of the Internet is going to be bot traffic in the future.” This shift signifies not only copyright challenges but also a fundamental change in the Internet's visitor landscape.
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