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Surfshark study reveals difficulty opting out of AI data training on social media

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A recent study by Surfshark has highlighted significant challenges users face when trying to prevent their social media data from being used for AI training. The cybersecurity firm's research indicates that opting out of such data usage is often a complex and difficult process across various platforms. This raises privacy concerns for users whose online activities may be incorporated into AI models without their explicit consent or easy control. AI

IMPACT Highlights challenges in data privacy for AI training, potentially influencing future platform policies and user awareness.

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Surfshark study reveals difficulty opting out of AI data training on social media

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    Surfshark Report Raises Concerns Over Difficulty of Opting Out of AI Training on Social Media Reviewed by Irfan Ahmad . A May 12 study by cybersecurity company

    Surfshark Report Raises Concerns Over Difficulty of Opting Out of AI Training on Social Media Reviewed by Irfan Ahmad . A May 12 study by cybersecurity company Surfshark found that many social medi... #AI #artificial-intelligence #data #news #privacy #Social-Media #Technology Ori…

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