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New tool 'In The Weights' reveals AI's knowledge of personal data

A new tool called 'In The Weights' functions as a "Google for the AI age," allowing individuals to check how their personal data is represented across various AI models. Users can input their names to discover which models recognize their interests and how accurately they are portrayed. One user found that while some models missed their music-related interests, Gemini successfully identified them. AI

IMPACT Provides individuals with transparency into how AI models represent their personal data, potentially influencing personal branding and data privacy awareness.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a new product/tool for consumers.

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New tool 'In The Weights' reveals AI's knowledge of personal data

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    People used to Google their own names to see what the internet knew about them. 'In The Weights' is essentially "Google for the AI age", a tool that helps indiv

    People used to Google their own names to see what the internet knew about them. 'In The Weights' is essentially "Google for the AI age", a tool that helps individuals understand how visible, recognizable and accurately represented they are across leading AI models. I tried my nam…