Strava introduces $11.99/month API subscription to combat AI scraping and zero-code app abuse
By
Emma Roth
Fresh out the oven, still warm. Top of the tray.
Summary
Strava is tightening its API access by requiring developers to pay an $11.99/month subscription to build apps using its data. The company cites a 448% increase in developer applications year-to-date, driven by "zero-code AI tools" that allow users to quickly create apps that overload APIs. The move is aimed at clamping down on AI scraping and API abuse by intermediaries.
Key quotes
· 3 pulled"zero-code AI tools"
"hammer" APIs
"We have felt this firsthand — developer applications to our program are up 448% year-to-date, API intermediaries have violated p
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