Tech Companies Train AI with People's Data Without Asking Permission

Despite approval, tech companies are training AI using people's data.

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Users are concerned about their privacy as a result of this activity.

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Personal information to online behavior patterns are among the types of data used.

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Critics claim that this amounts to a violation of trust and an invasion of privacy.

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There have been calls for stronger limits on how internet corporations can utilize personal data.

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Tech Companies Train AI with People's Data Without Asking Permission

Despite approval, tech companies are training AI using people's data.

Users are concerned about their privacy as a result of this activity.

Personal information to online behavior patterns are among the types of data used.

Critics claim that this amounts to a violation of trust and an invasion of privacy.

There have been calls for stronger limits on how internet corporations can utilize personal data.

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