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Mastodon questioned over free AI data scraping of user posts

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A user on Mastodon has raised concerns about the platform potentially allowing AI scrapers to access user posts and images without charge. The user, identified as Cara, questioned whether this practice aligns with discussions around consent and data privacy on the platform. This query was directed towards Mastodon staff and administrators for clarification regarding their policies on AI data collection. AI

RANK_REASON User-generated content on a social media platform questioning a policy, without official confirmation or broader industry impact.

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Mastodon questioned over free AI data scraping of user posts

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    It could be just a rant by Cara with no factual basis, but for all the discussion about consent here, that would be really disappointing if true. @ Mastodon @ s

    It could be just a rant by Cara with no factual basis, but for all the discussion about consent here, that would be really disappointing if true. @ Mastodon @ staff care to clarify if it’s true that you allow AI scrapers to access our “real-time posts and images for free”? @ Admi…

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