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Apple reverses stance, will now train AI models with user data

Apple Inc. has reversed its stance on using user data for AI model training. Previously, the company had assured users that personal data from iPhones would not be utilized for this purpose. However, this policy has now changed, indicating a shift in Apple's approach to AI development and data privacy. AI

IMPACT This policy shift by Apple could significantly impact user privacy expectations and the broader debate around data usage in AI development.

RANK_REASON Policy reversal by a major tech company regarding user data for AI training.

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Apple reverses stance, will now train AI models with user data

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COVERAGE [4]

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

    That didn't take long. "Backflip: Apple now wants to train AI models with user data after all." https://www. heise.de/en/news/Backflip-Appl e-now-wants-to-train

    That didn't take long. "Backflip: Apple now wants to train AI models with user data after all." https://www. heise.de/en/news/Backflip-Appl e-now-wants-to-train-AI-models-with-user-data-after-all-11451252.html # apple # ai # llm # privacy # tech # news

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    Backflip: #Apple :apple_inc: wants to train AI models with user data after all | Mac & i https://www.heise.de/news/Salto-rueckwaerts-Apple-moechte-KI-

    Salto rückwärts: # Apple :apple_inc: möchte KI-Modelle doch mit Nutzerdaten trainieren | Mac & i https://www. heise.de/news/Salto-rueckwaert s-Apple-moechte-KI-Modelle-doch-mit-Nutzerdaten-trainieren-11451138.html # ArtificialIntelligence # AI # Datenschutz # privacy

  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Apple doing Apple shite. **Backflip: Apple now wants to train AI models with user data after all.** Apple’s promise was simple: Personal data from iPhone users

    Apple doing Apple shite. **Backflip: Apple now wants to train AI models with user data after all.** Apple’s promise was simple: Personal data from iPhone users will never be used to train AI models. That is now over. https://www. heise.de/en/news/Backflip-Appl e-now-wants-to-trai…

  4. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    Backflip: Apple wants to train AI models with user data after all. Apple's promise was simple: personal data from iPhone users will never flow into

    Salto rückwärts: Apple möchte KI-Modelle doch mit Nutzerdaten trainieren Apples Versprechen war simpel: Persönliche Daten von iPhone-Nutzern fließen niemals in das Training von KI-Modellen ein. Damit ist es jetzt vorbei.