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Polski(PL) Twój blog w ich AI Zupełnie przypadkiem natrafiłem wczoraj na głosy oburzenia skierowane w kierunku Wordpress.com i Tumblr.com, które zapowiedziały sprzedaż dan

WordPress.com and Tumblr to Sell User Data for AI Training

WordPress.com and Tumblr.com have announced plans to sell user-generated data for training large language models (LLMs). This move has sparked outrage among users who previously believed their content was not being monetized in this way. The platforms' terms of service, which have been frequently updated, likely contain clauses permitting this data sale, leaving users with little recourse. AI

IMPACT Raises concerns about data privacy and monetization for user-generated content in the AI era.

RANK_REASON Platform policy change regarding user data for AI training.

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WordPress.com and Tumblr to Sell User Data for AI Training

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Polski(PL) · [email protected] ·

    Your blog in their AI Coincidentally, yesterday I stumbled upon voices of outrage directed at Wordpress.com and Tumblr.com, which announced the sale of data

    Twój blog w ich AI Zupełnie przypadkiem natrafiłem wczoraj na głosy oburzenia skierowane w kierunku Wordpress.com i Tumblr.com, które zapowiedziały sprzedaż danych tworzonych w ramach ich serwisów przez użytkowników do firm budujących silniki LLM. Każdy średnio zorientowany spodz…