Company
Date Published
Author
Or Lenchner
Word count
495
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Cloudflare's recent actions to control web traffic through blanket blocking and labeling agents have sparked significant concern, as it potentially allows the company to dictate access to public web pages, affecting visibility and access to information. This move, although presented as a measure to protect creators, is seen as a threat to the openness of the web, which has historically been vital for technological advancements such as price-comparison engines and large language models. Bright Data, led by CEO Or Lenchner, opposes this shift, advocating for the continued accessibility of public data, which they believe should remain open to support innovation and business intelligence. Bright Data offers tools and services to ensure uninterrupted access to web data, emphasizing that if publishers wish to keep content private, it should be placed behind a login. The company emphasizes the importance of keeping the internet open and fair to foster innovation and accessibility for all users.