TikTok's new US-based venture is collecting precise location data from millions of users. This comprehensive guide explains what's happening, why it matters, and gives you practical steps to protect your privacy in 2026.
A bombshell court filing alleges NVIDIA contacted Anna's Archive for pirated books to train AI models. This revelation exposes the murky world of AI training data sourcing and raises critical questions about web scraping ethics, copyright boundaries, and corporate responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence.
When your data hoard crosses the 1PB threshold, you need proper infrastructure. This guide covers rack setup, network upgrades, and how to implement smart proxy strategies for sustainable web scraping at scale.
The Department of Homeland Security is proposing expanded biometric collection that could include DNA from U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Using immigration enforcement authority, this policy shift represents a significant expansion of government surveillance capabilities with troubling implications for privacy rights.
That 'humble setup' of 50k files isn't shame—it's potential. This guide transforms data hoarding into professional web scraping with proxies, automation, and ethical collection strategies for 2026.
For three decades, robots.txt served as the web's polite request system. But in 2025, AI companies are treating it as optional. This isn't just about technical compliance—it's about the fundamental relationship between content creators and the entities that profit from their work.
A comprehensive guide to choosing and using proxies for web scraping in 2025. Learn the differences between residential and datacenter proxies, how to avoid detection, and build a reliable scraping infrastructure.