Gulbahar Karatas
Gülbahar is an AIMultiple industry analyst focused on web data collection, applications of web data and application security.
Professional experience
She previously worked as a marketer in U.S. Commercial Service.
Research interests
She is a frequent user of the products that she researches. For example, she is part of AIMultiple's web data benchmark team that has been annually measuring the performance of top web data infrastructure providers.
Education
Gülbahar has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management in 9 Eylul University.
Latest Articles from Gulbahar
Best Amazon Proxies for 2026: Benchmarks & Pricing
We tested proxy performance by connecting different services to scraper APIs and making more than 150,000 requests on seven Amazon domains (.com, .ca, .co.uk, .de, .fr, .it, and .es). Our benchmark compared the success rate and median latency for residential, datacenter, ISP, and unblocker proxies to give a data-based comparison.
12 Best & Cheapest Residential Proxies in 2026 (Tested & Ranked)
As AIMultiple’s CTO, I lead data collection from thousands of websites. To find the most reliable residential IP network, we ran benchmarks including a load test with 100,000 parallel requests. Below is our 2026 ranking of the best residential proxy providers, split by budget and performance.
Is Web Scraping Legal? Laws, Ethics, and Best Practices
If you’re scraping the web, you’ve likely seen how it has benefited your business. However, as of 2026, the legal landscape has shifted dramatically. While historical cases focused on “unauthorized access,” new landmark lawsuits involving AI training and technical circumvention are redrawing the lines of what is permissible. See below for the most recent web scraping lawsuits (including the Reddit v. Perplexity and NYT v.
Best Proxies for Video Data Extraction: Performance Tests & Top Providers
High latency, bandwidth bottlenecks, and aggressive IP blocking make video data extraction one of the most challenging tasks. A standard proxy setup often can’t keep up with the advanced anti-bot measures used to protect streaming content. This article analyzes data on response time and success rate, showing how top video proxies performed under real-world load.
Best 12+ AI Web Scraping Tools You Should Know in 2026
We’ve categorized AI web scraping tools into the three main groups based on their technical complexity and intended audience.
What Are Shared Proxies? Best Cheap & Fast Providers
Simply put, a shared proxy is an IP address used by multiple users simultaneously. This shared model makes them the most cost-effective choice, allowing you to buy shared proxies for as low as $0.50 per IP. Finding cheap options that offer fast speeds for bulk scraping can be tricky.
MAC Proxy Settings: How to Set Up & Change Proxy Settings
Mac proxy settings allow you to control how your Mac connects to the internet through an intermediary server. Whether you’re on a MacBook or an iMac, knowing how to configure a proxy can help improve privacy and troubleshoot network issues.
5 Best Social Media Datasets in 2026
We compared five leading social media data providers, focusing on the types of social data they offer and the platforms they include. Our evaluation finds vendors fall into two groups: those offering content-level social media data (posts, comments, engagement) and those providing profile- or identity-level data (social handles, professional profiles, company info).
The 10 Best Free SOCKS5 Proxy Lists in 2026
Drawing from my experience with free SOCKS5 proxies on social media platforms, I have identified the top providers. Follow the links to explore the reasoning behind these selections. See the best free SOCKS5 proxy services: Understanding free SOCKS5 proxy types: Services vs.
8 Best LinkedIn Proxies Tested ['26]: Scraping & Automation
We benchmarked different proxy types for LinkedIn scraping and account management. A proxy alone won’t keep a LinkedIn account safe. Success comes from slow, human-like actions, one high-quality residential or mobile proxy per account, gradual warm-ups, and avoiding aggressive automation.
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