Cloudflare Enters the AI Data War with Tools to Block Web Scrapers

New features aim to stop bots from harvesting websites for AI training data

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In today’s AI summary rundown:

  1. Cloudflare Launches "Bot Fight Mode" Enhancements: Aimed at detecting and blocking scrapers used by AI companies to gather training data from websites.

  2. AI-Specific Protection Layer: The new "Scrape Shield" helps site owners prevent AI models from illegally ingesting their content.

  3. A Direct Response to Unchecked AI Training: As more AI companies rely on large-scale data scraping, Cloudflare wants to give site owners back control over their content.

  4. Opt-Out for AI Training: Website owners can now explicitly block their content from being used to train AI, similar to robots.txt but more enforceable.

  5. Industry-Wide Implications: This move may lead to increased friction between AI developers and content providers, reshaping how training data is sourced in the future.

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Insight: Perplexity AI Wants to Buy TikTok and Rebuild It

  • Open-Source Vision

    Perplexity plans to rebuild TikTok’s algorithm from scratch and make it open source to ensure full transparency.

  • U.S.-Based Control

    The rebuilt platform would run in U.S. data centers under American oversight to address national security concerns.

  • Smarter AI Integration

    Perplexity aims to upgrade TikTok’s backend using Nvidia-powered infrastructure and its own AI search tools.

  • Better User Features

    The proposal includes video citations, improved personalization via linked accounts, and auto-translations.

  • Big Competition

    Perplexity is up against tech giants like Microsoft and Oracle, despite its smaller size and current $18B valuation.

AI Training: Tutorial of the Day

Writing a Killer Google Ad

1. Start with a Strong Headline

 👉 Use your main keyword (what people are searching for).
Example: Affordable Yoga Classes Near You

2. Make the Description Speak to the Pain Point

 👉 What problem are you solving? Add a call to action.
Example: Join certified instructors. First class free – sign up now!

3. Use AI to Generate Variations

Ask ChatGPT:
“Write 5 Google ad headlines for a wellness brand offering online nutrition coaching.”
or
“Create an ad copy for a dentist targeting teeth whitening in Miami.”

4. Include a Clear Offer or Benefit

💡 Free Trial, 24/7 Support, Fast Delivery — whatever gives you an edge.

5. Match Your Ad to a High-Converting Landing Page

Your landing page must deliver what the ad promises. Otherwise, say goodbye to conversions.

Quirky AI Tools

  1. Regie.ai

    If you’re in sales or lead gen, Regie.ai is your new best friend. This AI tool helps you write high-converting outbound emails that feel natural and human. Whether you’re building cold email sequences, LinkedIn outreach, or even nurturing campaigns, Regie makes it easy to create engaging content at scale. It also lets you adjust tone, add personalization, and collaborate with your team — all while saving time and boosting response rates.

  2. x.ai

    Tired of the “when are you free?” email chains? x.ai solves that with a smart virtual assistant that handles meeting scheduling for you. Just loop in “Amy” (your AI scheduler) via email, and she’ll coordinate with your contacts, check calendars, and lock in the best time — all automatically. It’s a super simple way to offload a task that eats up more time than it should, especially for busy professionals, founders, and remote teams.

  3. DUPDUB

    Whether you’re a content creator, YouTuber, or marketer, DUPDUB makes it ridiculously easy to generate high-quality voiceovers. It offers 300+ voices in over 40 languages — including celebrity-style tones and voice cloning. You can sync the voice to video, translate audio, or even lip-sync across multiple languages. It's perfect for making your videos stand out, localizing content, or just giving your brand a fresh, professional sound.

  4. Anyword

    Anyword isn’t your average copywriting tool; it’s obsessed with performance. The platform helps you generate ad copy, blog intros, headlines, and more, all while scoring your content for predicted performance. You can target different personas, test variations, and optimize based on what’s most likely to convert. It’s especially great for paid ads, landing pages, and product descriptions ; anywhere results matter.

Trending AI Startups

  1. Bunkerhill Health

    Bunkerhill Health is shaking up traditional healthcare with its AI-first approach. This startup uses artificial intelligence to offer personalized, proactive care — focused on prevention rather than just treatment. Their system integrates your medical history, lifestyle data, and clinical research to help predict health risks and offer tailored recommendations. Think of it as a smart health partner that actually knows you, designed for people who want better care without the hospital hassle.

  2. TISO Studio

    TISO Studio is making creative design ridiculously simple with AI-powered tools for visual creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs. Whether you’re building social media content, product mockups, or ads, TISO’s platform helps you go from idea to stunning visuals — fast. With a drag-and-drop interface and smart AI enhancements, it’s perfect for non-designers who still want pro-level results. Bonus: it plays super well with no-code tools.

  3. Supa.so

    Turn your Notion workspace into a polished, responsive website in minutes — that’s the magic of Supa.so. With sleek templates and built-in optimization tools, Supa takes Notion pages and transforms them into modern web experiences, no coding needed. It’s ideal for creators, startups, or teams who want to launch landing pages, blogs, or portfolios without leaving the Notion ecosystem. Fast, flexible, and incredibly cool.

  4. Sourcetable

    If Google Sheets, Airtable, and Zapier had a brainy baby, it would be Sourcetable. This all-in-one spreadsheet tool connects your data from dozens of sources (like CRMs, analytics tools, and SaaS platforms), then helps you automate reporting, build dashboards, and run queries — all in one place. It’s built for ops, marketing, and finance teams who want to ditch copy-pasting and start making data-driven decisions in real time.These startups are at the forefront of AI innovation, offering a range of services and technologies that are shaping the future of various industries.

AI-Generated Image of the Day

Prompt: A modern classroom with a young teacher standing confidently. The teacher is holding a tablet, with digital notes projected behind them. The room is bright, with plants, bookshelves, and a clean minimalist design — blending tech with warmth. Educational posters and a world map on the walls. Soft natural light streams through large windows.

Tip: the more specific the better

Question of the Day

Should AI be permitted to generate fictional stories or histories that blur the line between fact and fiction?

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