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LLMs and AI: Scraping the Web Dry

2025-03-20
LLMs and AI: Scraping the Web Dry

LLM and AI companies are aggressively scraping data from the web, targeting everything from large websites to small project forges like the GNOME GitLab server. This unchecked scraping is overwhelming servers and creating significant financial burdens and security risks for website owners. The author urges website owners to set billing limits to avoid unexpected costs and condemns the irresponsible actions of these companies. The question is raised: how long until personal websites and services like Mastodon become targets?

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Fediverse Donut Club: Bridging Online and Offline Communities

2025-03-14
Fediverse Donut Club: Bridging Online and Offline Communities

Inspired by a successful office donut club, the author proposes a "Fediverse Donut Club," a bi-weekly #FediDonutFriday event where participants share donut pictures on the Fediverse platform to foster connections. This initiative aims to break down online silos, connecting individuals through a simple, shared activity with the potential for offline meetups. Participation is easy: follow the #FediDonutFriday hashtag and share your donut photos!

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