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Reddit Sues Perplexity Over Data Scraping for AI Training

Reddit sues Perplexity for scraping data to train AI system. This is where it all begins. From what I gather, it’s less about the principle of data scraping, and more about the simple fact that Perplexity didn’t pay for the privilege of using Reddit’s data. It’s like, you want to use our words, our salty basement dweller prose, to build your AI? Fine, but you gotta pay the toll. It’s a transaction, a business deal. The whole issue of AI training using the unfiltered ramblings of the internet… well, that’s another story altogether.

Reddit, in the wake of its IPO, has seemingly changed.… Continue reading

Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user’s public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option

Facebook’s recent admission to scraping every Australian adult user’s public photos and posts for the training of AI comes as no surprise in today’s era of corporate techno-dystopia. The lack of an opt-out option for Australians, unlike their EU counterparts, highlights a glaring gap in data privacy laws in the country. As a user who grew up with the internet, I have witnessed firsthand the transformation of social media platforms from innocent communication tools to data-mining giants.

The incessant collection of personal data, without the explicit consent of users, raises serious concerns about privacy and the ethical implications of AI training.… Continue reading