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QueerAF says it has blocked Microsoft’s AI bots from accessing its website to train their models, tying the decision to its concerns about unpaid use of its journalism and creative work.
Why it mattersThe statement appears in a QueerAF newsletter published on 14 November. It is a concrete move in the debate over whether publishers should allow AI companies to collect their material without payment. QueerAF makes a broader claim about Microsoft products benefiting from its work, but the newsletter excerpt gives no specific examples. The block is the clear action; the wider allegation needs more detail.
Discuss: Should publishers block AI crawlers by default unless a company pays, or should access remain open unless creators can show specific misuse?
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