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Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
Strava is restricting access to its API and now requires developers to pay $11.99 per month to use it. The company blames zero-code AI tools and scraping attempts for increased API abuse and degraded platform performance. These changes aim to protect the platform and ensure fair use of its data.
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Developers face higher costs and stricter rules when building on Strava's platform.
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Developers should evaluate the new costs and compliance requirements before integrating Strava's API.
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Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
Strava is restricting access to its API and now requires developers to pay $11.99 per month to use it. The company blames zero-code AI tools and scraping attempts for increased API abuse and degraded platform performance. These changes aim to protect the platform and ensure fair use of its data.
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Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
Strava is restricting access to its API and now requires developers to pay $11.99 per month to use it. The company blames zero-code AI tools and scraping attempts for increased API abuse and degraded platform performance. These changes aim to protect the platform and ensure fair use of its data.