Reddit CEO Steve Huffman ends free data scraping, seeks payment from tech giants like Microsoft.
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has declared an end to the era of free data scraping on the platform. After securing lucrative deals with Google and OpenAI, Huffman is now calling on Microsoft and other companies to pay up if they want to continue using Reddit’s data.
Huffman emphasised that these agreements are crucial for maintaining control over Reddit’s data and ensuring it’s used responsibly. Without them, Reddit has no say in how its data is displayed or used, leading to a loss of control and potential misuse.
