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eBay allows users to opt out of AI data training

eBay is informing users about their right to opt out of data usage for AI training, particularly for those in countries with specific legal requirements like the European Economic Area and the UK. Users who did not receive the detailed notification can still access their AI preferences through a dedicated page on eBay's website to manage their data usage. AI

IMPACT Users can now control how their data is used for AI training by companies like eBay, enhancing personal data privacy.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a feature or policy change related to a product (eBay's data usage for AI training) rather than a core AI development.

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eBay allows users to opt out of AI data training

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

    RE: https:// mastodon.scot/@Walkaholic/1174 72527922723039 If you're not in one of the countries where eBay is legally required to notify you of your right to o

    RE: https:// mastodon.scot/@Walkaholic/1174 72527922723039 If you're not in one of the countries where eBay is legally required to notify you of your right to opt out of your data being used for AI training (European Economic Area, U.K., Switzerland, perhaps others), then eBay pr…