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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