Strava, a fitness-tracking platform, is restricting access to its API to address issues related to AI scraping. Developers wishing to use Strava's data will now need to pay a subscription fee of $11.99 per month. In a statement on its developer hub, Strava cited a significant increase in developer applications, which have risen by 448% year-to-date, and noted that API intermediaries have violated policy terms, leading to degraded platform performance.
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Strava Tightens API Access to Combat AI Scraping
Strava is implementing restrictions on API access to combat AI scraping, requiring developers to pay a monthly subscription fee. The company reported a 448% increase in developer applications and highlighted issues with policy violations affecting platform performance.
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Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
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Strava Tightens API Access to Combat AI Scraping