Safeguarding the Internet's Future

Cloudflare's conversation with WIRED's Brian Barrett on safeguarding the Internet's future highlights the evolving business model of the Internet in the age of AI. In this discussion, Matthew Prince, cofounder and CEO of Cloudflare, shares his insights on the future of the open web. This means that website owners need to be aware of the potential impact of AI on their online presence and revenue streams. As the Internet's business model evolves, website owners may need to adapt their strategies to accommodate changing user behaviors and AI-driven traffic patterns. Cloudflare's expertise in shaping infrastructure for the open web can provide valuable guidance for website owners looking to navigate this shift. To stay ahead, website owners can take several actionable steps: monitor AI bot traffic to their site using tools like Cloudflare's bot management features, review and update their llms.txt files to ensure accurate tracking of AI-driven crawlers, and explore Cloudflare's security and performance optimization solutions to mitigate potential risks associated with AI-generated content.