AILobstersabout 3 hours ago
Wellcome Collection Blocks AI Bots
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Wellcome Collection implemented JavaScript challenges and rate limits to stop automated crawlers from overwhelming their servers in July 2026. The museum reduced data costs by compressing traffic and blocked requests lacking language preferences, successfully restoring service for human users after a distributed flood of bot traffic.
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