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Reddit's removal of RSS feeds and public API access to combat AI bots negatively impacts developers and the platform's utility.

Social IssuesCultureAISoftware DevelopmentOct 1, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
Users are reacting to Reddit's decision to discontinue RSS feeds and public API access. The move is attributed to the platform's efforts to combat AI bots, leading to criticism regarding the impact on developers and the platform's usability.

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Reddit's removal of RSS feeds and public API access to combat AI bots negatively impacts developers and the platform's utility.
Parent: Social MediaEntity: RedditSub-entity: Public API and RSS feedsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Reddit's removal of RSS feeds and public API access

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#Reddit Is Killing RSS Feeds, Ending Public API Access https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/reddit-is-killing-rss-feeds-ending-public-api-access-because-of-ai-bots/ Yeah... I'm leaving Reddit too. It started off well, but ended terribly.
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Wow, #ai has destroyed #reddit. Losing RSS and the Public API are what made Reddit so good for developers and hackers alike. I wonder how many people will stop using Reddit because of this change 🤔 https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/30/reddit-is-killing-rss-feeds-ending-public-api-access-because-of-ai-bots/
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#ai#reddit