Google Embraces Public Data: Enhancing AI Development through Privacy Policy Update
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📟 Google Updates Privacy Policy to Utilize Public Data for AI Development
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📟 Google Updates Privacy Policy to Utilize Public Data for AI Development
Google has made changes to its privacy policy, allowing the use of public data to train and create its artificial intelligence products, such as Bard. The updated policy emphasizes using publicly available information to improve services and develop new AI technologies like Google Translate and Cloud AI capabilities.
While the user experience remains unaffected, this move signifies Google's increased focus on AI and the importance of public search behavior in product development. However, concerns have been raised regarding the use of online data by companies for training large language models, as highlighted by a recent lawsuit against OpenAI alleging data theft on an extensive scale.
In response to the AI boom, social media platforms have adopted various approaches. Reddit, for instance, has implemented a paid access model for its Application Programming Interface (API), while Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, threatened legal action against Microsoft for utilizing Twitter data in AI training. Additionally, Twitter has imposed limitations on the number of tweets users can view per day, citing concerns over excessive data scraping and system manipulation, although other factors may have influenced this decision as well.
Need suggestions for safeguarding your data?
Utilize private browsing modes when accessing the internet.
Opt for alternative services that prioritize user privacy, such as DuckDuckGo for search, ProtonMail for email, Vimeo for video sharing, and Brave for web browsing.
Exercise caution when sharing information publicly and be mindful of the data you post online.