Cloudflare Proposes “Pay Per Crawl” Model for AI Content Access
Date: July 1, 2025
Summary: Cloudflare is testing a new approach that lets content creators charge AI crawlers for accessing their work, rather than just blocking or allowing free scraping. The “Pay Per Crawl” system uses HTTP status codes—like 402 Payment Required—to notify crawlers when compensation is needed. Publishers can set flat fees per request, choose to allow free access, or block crawlers entirely. The goal? Giving creators more control while enabling fair compensation at internet scale, without relying on individual deals. Currently in private beta, this model could shift how AI companies gather training data—if they’re willing to pay up.
Source: cloudflare
US Senate Votes 99-1 to Reject 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulations
Date: July 1, 2025
Summary: The US Senate overwhelmingly struck down a controversial 10-year ban on state AI regulations, voting 99-1 to remove the measure from a broader policy bill. Critics argued the moratorium would have blocked crucial laws on deepfakes and other AI risks while Congress remains gridlocked on federal rules. Tech advocates had pushed for uniform national standards, but opponents—including lawmakers and advocacy groups—warned the freeze would let harmful AI uses go unchecked. The rare bipartisan move keeps existing state protections in place, with Sen. Ed Markey vowing to push for stronger AI safeguards. The bill now heads back to the House for final approval.
Source: CNN
Grammarly Buys Superhuman to Boost AI Productivity Tools
Date: July 1, 2025
Summary: Grammarly is acquiring email platform Superhuman, stepping up its push into AI-powered workplace tools. While the deal’s financial terms weren’t disclosed, Superhuman—last valued at $825 million—boosts email efficiency with AI and brings in $35 million yearly. Grammarly, fresh off a $1 billion funding round, aims to expand beyond grammar checks, integrating Superhuman’s tech into a broader productivity suite. Superhuman’s CEO and team will join Grammarly but keep running the email service, now with more resources for AI upgrades. The move pits Grammarly against giants like Google and Microsoft in the competitive AI productivity space.
Source: reuters
Pakistani Students Win Top AI Award for Disaster Alert System
Date: July 1, 2025
Summary: In today’s latest Artificial Intelligence news, A Pakistani student team, GeoGemma, won the Best AI Use Award at the 2025 APAC Solution Challenge for their life-saving disaster alert system. Using satellite data and AI, their tech provides early warnings for high-risk areas. Another team, i+1, also reached the finals with an AI tool simplifying texts for neurodivergent users. Pakistan’s ambassador praised their achievements, highlighting the country’s rising role in global AI innovation. Over 750 teams competed in the Google and ADB-backed event.
Source: tribune