Reddit is killing RSS feeds and ending public API access because of AI bots
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Reddit has announced the discontinuation of its RSS feeds, citing their use as a surface for large-scale scraping and automated abuse. The shutdown is scheduled for November 13, with moderators advised to migrate to the Discord Relay Devvit app to avoid workflow disruptions. Additionally, Reddit plans to end public API access by March 2027, which will impact third-party tools, researchers, and AI assistants that rely on programmatic data access. These moves align with the company's strategy to monetize user-generated content through exclusive AI licensing deals, as evidenced by recent revenue growth in this sector. Other updates include new safeguards for Old Reddit and requirements for developers to register approved apps before January 2027. Critics argue these changes threaten the open web and complicate community management for moderators.
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