{
  "id": 8480087,
  "title": "Microsoft Exec's Warning: AI Scraping - 'The Largest Theft of Labor in Human History'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/microsoft-execs-warning-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-8480087",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-19T14:21:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/toshit_jain_06808a35619d1/microsoft-execs-warning-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in-human-history-2jko"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Microsoft's Chief Scientist, Kate Crawford, has warned that AI scraping could be the largest theft of labor in human history. AI scraping is the automated extraction of data from websites, APIs, or other sources using AI-powered techniques. Unlike traditional web scraping, AI scraping uses machine learning models to mimic human interaction and evade detection. This emerging threat poses significant risks to developers and businesses, including stolen data and intellectual property, compromised systems, and competitive advantage for competitors. Understanding the techniques AI scrapers use, such as web scraping AI-driven bots that can learn and adapt to websites' layouts and behaviors, is crucial for protecting work and mitigating potential damages.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Dev.to",
        "title": "Microsoft Exec's Warning: AI Scraping, 'The Largest Theft of Labor in Human History'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/microsoft-execs-warning-ai-scraping-the-largest-theft-of-labor-in",
        "published": "2026-09-19T13:29:23.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}