Reddit News & Updates for August 2025

Reddit restricts Wayback Machine access amid AI scraping concerns

7 days ago

Reddit is blocking the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine from indexing most of its content after AI companies scraped data from it. The Wayback Machine will now only archive Reddit's homepage, limiting access to posts, comments, and profiles to protect user privacy and enforce platform policies. Reddit has restricted scraper tools, requires payment for data access, has deals with Google and OpenAI, and sued Anthropic for unauthorized scraping.

Reddit aims to become a go-to search engine with expanded AI search features

15 days ago

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Reddit is focusing on becoming a go-to search engine, leveraging its vast user data and AI tools like Reddit Answers, which grew from 1 million to 6 million weekly users recently. CEO Steve Huffman highlights efforts to integrate AI search deeper and expand globally. This move may protect Reddit from losing traffic as Google shifts to AI-driven answers instead of link lists. Reddit aims to enhance its own search to maintain user engagement.

Reddit Adds Comment to Post Sharing Comment Analytics and Draft Saving

2 months ago

Reddit now lets users turn comments into posts, track comment stats, and save drafts automatically. Users can share comments as posts in allowed communities, monitor real-time analytics like upvotes, replies, views, and awards, and drafts save progress if users exit mid-reply. Desktop users can add text to image, video, and link posts. These features roll out on apps and web over weeks.

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Markifact is a no-code marketing automation platform that lets users create AI-driven workflows for automating marketing tasks. Users can trigger workflows, connect apps, and track performance through a visual interface. The platform offers pre-built templates, integrates with various marketing tools, and supports team collaboration.

Reddit Pro Launches New Profile Tools to Enhance Business Engagement

3 months ago

Reddit has introduced Pro Profile Tools for businesses to improve engagement. The profile setup is now easier, allowing businesses to create a clear identity with suggested bios during sign-up, needing just their website and a description. They can also crosspost relevant community conversations to their profiles, boosting credibility. These tools help establish professional identities and foster trust, enabling better connections and success on Reddit.

Reddit Introduces New Tools for Easier Posting and Community Engagement

5 months ago

Reddit is introducing new tools to improve user engagement. A post check feature helps users verify if their content complies with community rules before posting. If a post is removed, users will get a prompt to repost it in a different subreddit. Community posting requirements will be displayed to reduce confusion. Relevant communities will be suggested when creating a post. Users can also view metrics on post performance to enhance future contributions.

OpenAI expected to pay Reddit $70M for exclusive content licensing deal

6 months ago

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Reddit's content licensing deals with Google and OpenAI contribute 10% to its revenue, according to COO Jen Wong. Advertising is still the main revenue source, with Q4 ad revenue growing 60% year-over-year. Total revenue for the year was $1.3 billion, up 62%, but the company reported a net loss of $484.3 million. Reddit is focusing on enhancing ad capabilities through machine learning and automation while maintaining user privacy in its licensing agreements.

Reddit Partners with Intercontinental Exchange to Develop Data Analytics Tools

6 months ago

Reddit is partnering with Intercontinental Exchange to create data and analytics products for the financial sector. This collaboration will link Reddit's discussions to Intercontinental Exchange's data science tools, generating datasets for portfolio optimization and algorithmic trading. It will help financial professionals use Reddit's content for investment decisions. Reddit's Data API Terms remain unchanged, requiring approval for commercial use.

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Reddit Launches AI-Powered 'Reddit Answers' for Enhanced Q&A Experience

8 months ago

Reddit has launched Reddit Answers, an AI-powered feature aimed at improving how users find information. Initially available to select users in the U.S., it will expand internationally. Users can ask questions and receive curated responses from existing discussions, highlighting real user interactions. The feature supports English for now, with plans for multi-language support and broader access in the future.

Reddit Restricts Moderators' Ability to Switch Subreddits from Public to Private

10 months ago

Reddit is restricting moderators' ability to switch subreddits from public to private without admin approval, following last year's protests over API pricing changes. This new policy also applies to changing community types, including NSFW settings. The move aims to prevent disruptions and protect the platform's long-term health. Smaller communities will have automatic approvals.

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