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Anthropic has acquired the dev tools startup used by OpenAI, Google, and Cloudflare
Stainless, a startup based in New York and established in 2022, has gained recognition in the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector for its innovative approach to automating the creation and maintenance of software development kits (SDKs). These SDKs serve as essential libraries that enable developers to effectively interact with application programming interfaces (APIs). By streamlining this process, Stainless aims to enhance efficiency and reduce the complexity involved in software development, positioning itself as a key player in the tech landscape.
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Patreon Enhances Measures to Block AI Bots Scraping Creator Content
Patreon, the membership platform for creators, is intensifying its efforts to prevent AI bots from scraping its content for training purposes. The company announced its collaboration with Cloudflare to block access to AI bots that attempt to use creators' work without permission. This move comes as AI scraping has evolved, prompting Patreon to strengthen its defenses since implementing initial measures in 2023. The significance of this action lies in the growing concern among online publishers and content creators regarding the unauthorized use of their work by AI models. With the introduction of new features like the redesigned Home Feed and Quips, more content could potentially be exposed to crawlers. Cloudflare's tools, including the Pay Per Crawl marketplace, enable website publishers to restrict AI bots, reflecting a broader industry trend towards protecting creator rights. Looking ahead, Patreon is committed to refining its AI policies and enforcement tools using Cloudflare's AI Crawl Control technology. The company aims to ensure that creators have a say in how their work is utilized by AI companies, contrasting with the prevailing norm where creators often have little control over AI training on their content. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication.
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JD.com (JD) Founder Says Company Will Retrain Couriers for Robot Shift
JD.com (JD) Founder Says Company Will Retrain Couriers for Robot Shift Jeff Lewis Sun, July 5, 2026 at 4:35 AM PDT 1 min read 9618.HK CEC.DE JD JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) is one of the 9 Most Oversold Strong Buy-Rated Stocks to Invest In Now. On June 23, 2026, JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) founder and chair Richard Liu warned that 700,000 delivery workers will be replaced by robots "sooner or later," Joe Leahy of The Financial Times reported. Liu said JD.com signed contracts with 120 schools to retrain couriers for other work, including repairing and maintaining robots. Liu said there will be a day when couriers are "basically no longer needed," but added that he does not want the company's 700,000 workers to lose jobs or meals. Late in May, Brussels was set to launch an in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD)'s bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy, Financial Times' Barbara Moens and Florian Muller reported. The expected probe would be the first time a Chinese takeover became the target of a detailed investigation under the EU's foreign subsidies rules, according to people familiar with the matter. Is Cloudflare (NET) the Best High Growth Cybersecurity Stock to Buy Now? Image by drobotdean on Freepik JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:JD) operates as a supply chain-based technology and service provider in the People's Republic of China and Europe. While we acknowledge the potential of JD as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and Cathie Wood 2026 Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks to Buy. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News. View Comments Terms and Privacy Policy Your Privacy Choices CA Privacy Notice More Info
Robotics needs a service framework.
RSF defines a common language for robot service capability, lifecycle operations, certification pathways, and service-provider networks.
