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Source: HBL
Context: Twitter has implemented temporary reading limits to address issues of data scraping and system manipulation.
- Verified accounts are now limited to reading 6,000 posts per day, while unverified or new accounts can read 600 and 300 posts per day, respectively.
What is Data Scrapping?
Data scraping refers to the automated process of extracting large amounts of data from websites or digital platforms. It involves using software or scripts to gather information from web pages, or platforms like Twitter and then using the data for creating new content, journalism or research purpose.
Issues:
Data Scraping may lead to copyright infringement, breach of privacy, manipulation and misuse of data etc.
Usage: The term can be used to highlight ethical issues of copyright infringement.
