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Gumtree account closed over AI data usage policy

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A user has closed their Gumtree account due to a change in terms of service that permits the platform to sell user content for machine learning purposes. The user expressed dissatisfaction with this policy, noting that their data would be used for AI training without compensation. AI

IMPACT Highlights user concerns about data privacy and monetization in the age of AI training.

RANK_REASON User complaint about a platform's data usage policy for AI, not a core AI development or industry event.

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Gumtree account closed over AI data usage policy

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

    Another one bites the dust. Had to close my Gumtree account today as they changed their terms of service to allow them to sell my content for machine learning,

    Another one bites the dust. Had to close my Gumtree account today as they changed their terms of service to allow them to sell my content for machine learning, for which they will get paid and I will get nothing. # AI

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