Protecting Content in the AI Era | Trust Conference 2025 | Day Two

Since the rise of generative AI, the web has been overrun by AI crawlers and botnets. These automated systems aren’t just indexing content—they’re scraping it to train large language models, often without permission or compensation for creators. The result? Lost revenue, misrepresented content, and a global devaluation of creative work. Equipping creators and publishers with tools to regain control and protect their intellectual property is essential to usher in a new “golden age” of the Internet. Speakers: Matthew Prince – Cloudflare Karen Kwok – Reuters About Trust Conference: Trust Conference is the Thomson Reuters Foundation’s flagship annual event. Every year, Trust Conference brings together world-leading experts, innovators, and activists who are tackling global challenges at the intersection of media freedom, technology, law, and responsible business practices. Find out more on our website: https://tinyurl.com/trustconference