Why public APIs are shutting down in the age of AI, from monetization pressures to LLM scraping, and what it means for developers.

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Public APIs are increasingly shutting down or becoming restricted due to AI-driven pressures. While early APIs from Twitter, Facebook, and Google Maps fueled innovation and third-party ecosystems, companies now face challenges from LLM scraping, agentic consumption, and difficulty monetizing open APIs. Recent closures from Strava, Spotify, OpenAI, and Marvel reflect concerns about data protection, intellectual property, and security risks. Many organizations are shifting toward private or partner APIs while building proprietary AI features, creating tension between open data ideals and business sustainability. The future may see increased API consumption driven by AI, but with more restrictions, separate pricing models for agentic access, and potential erosion of interoperability.

Why Public APIs Are Shuttering in the Age of AI

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