How we protect our content

On our own behalf How we protect our content

2023-12-01 From Benedikt Hofmann 1 min Reading Time

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In order to protect our exclusive content from uncontrolled appropriation by AI systems, we will now protect it with a registration barrier.

Benedikt Hofmann, Editor-in-Chief of the media brands Blechnet, ETMM, Industry of Things, MM Logistik and MM Maschinenmarkt.(Source: VCG) — Benedikt Hofmann, Editor-in-Chief of the media brands Blechnet, ETMM, Industry of Things, MM Logistik and MM Maschinenmarkt.
(Source: VCG)

Dear readers,

We are proud to have been able to provide you with well-founded and exclusive specialist information on a daily basis for many years.

Like other renowned media companies, we also recognise the need to protect our exclusive content. For this reason, our exclusive reports, interviews and specialist articles will no longer be freely accessible.

We would like to openly share the reasons for this with you: In our rapidly evolving digital world, we are constantly facing new challenges. The creation of high-quality content requires extensive resources and expertise. However, technological progress, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence, is enabling uncontrolled access and distribution of our content. We find set pieces from our articles and interviews in AI-generated answers - without linking or naming the source.

We are convinced, however, that trustworthy sources are particularly important in times of deep fakes and artificially replicated content. We therefore see it as necessary to protect our exclusive and high-quality content from such AI technologies. This not only serves to maintain our independence, but also ensures that you continue to receive well-founded and authentic information from us.

Your understanding and support will ensure the continuation of high-quality reporting. Register now for free and become part of a community that values quality, depth and trustworthy information!

Sincerely, Benedikt Hofmann

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