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Open source project fools AI scrapers with poisoned font

A new open-source font tricks AI scrapers into reading gibberish while humans see the real text.

By · Published August 2, 2026 at 12:46 UTC · Updated August 2, 2026 at 12:46 UTC

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The brief

The Register first reported an open-source project that created a font designed to fool AI scrapers. The font, dubbed "poisoned", displays gibberish to AI while showing readable text to humans. Later reporting from TechSpot, wersm.com, news.cgtn.com, Fast Company, and Dezeen added details about the font's capabilities.

The font, variously called "Decoy Font" and "Ghost Font", was created using AI technology. It protects messages from being read by AI scrapers, showing humans one message and AI another. The Register's description of the font as "poisoned" contrasts with other outlets' more neutral terms like "Decoy Font" and "Ghost Font".

The font is open-source, allowing anyone to use or modify it. The project's current state and future plans are not specified.

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Quick answers

What is the name of the font?

The font is variously called "Decoy Font", "Ghost Font", and "poisoned font". The Register calls it "poisoned font". Other outlets use "Decoy Font" and "Ghost Font".

How does the font work?

The font displays gibberish to AI scrapers while showing readable text to humans. It was created using AI technology.

Is the font available for public use?

Yes, the font is open-source, allowing anyone to use or modify it.

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AI open source font technology AI scrapers Decoy Font

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