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AI Bots Disrupt Cultural Institutions, Urgent Action Needed

6/17/2025

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AI bots are wreaking havoc on galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, according to a GLAM-E Lab report. Out of 43 institutions surveyed, 39 experienced a surge in bot traffic, causing significant service disruptions. The report calls on AI companies to implement responsible data access practices to protect the future of these vital cultural institutions.

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Story summary

AI bots are wreaking havoc on galleries, libraries, archives, and museums, according to a GLAM-E Lab report. Out of 43 institutions surveyed, 39 experienced a surge in bot traffic, causing significant service disruptions. The report calls on AI companies to implement responsible data access practices to protect the future of these vital cultural institutions.