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Reddit bans AI training on user data

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Reddit has announced a new policy that will prohibit the use of its data for training large language models (LLMs). This decision comes in response to concerns about the misuse of user-generated content for commercial AI development without proper compensation or consent. The platform aims to protect its community's contributions and maintain control over how its data is utilized. AI

IMPACT This policy could significantly impact the availability of diverse, real-world conversational data for training future LLMs, potentially increasing costs for AI developers.

RANK_REASON A major platform implements a policy impacting AI development. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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Reddit bans AI training on user data

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · ernestbruce ·

    https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/1018217/reddit-opensource-ai-ban LLM-based AI is terrible . i dont use it . and i dont use products that u

    https://www. theverge.com/ai-artificial-int elligence/1018217/reddit-opensource-ai-ban LLM-based AI is terrible . i dont use it . and i dont use products that use it # AI # NeverAI

    LINKS theverge.com/…/reddit-opensource-ai-ban

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