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VSCO clarifies terms of service amid AI training concerns

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VSCO's updated terms of service have sparked concern among users who fear their photos might be used for AI training. However, the company has clarified that the terms are intended to cover the use of user-generated content for platform improvement and feature development, not for external AI model training. The updated policy aims to ensure VSCO can continue to operate and enhance its services by utilizing the content uploaded by its community. AI

IMPACT Users are concerned about their content being used for AI training, prompting clarification from VSCO on its terms of service.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses user concerns and company clarifications regarding terms of service, which falls under commentary on policy rather than a direct policy change or product release.

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VSCO clarifies terms of service amid AI training concerns

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

    VSCO Terms of Use Explained: Why It Says It Isn’t Stealing Your Photos https:// petapixel.com/2026/05/26/vsco- terms-of-use-explained-why-it-says-it-isnt-steali

    VSCO Terms of Use Explained: Why It Says It Isn’t Stealing Your Photos https:// petapixel.com/2026/05/26/vsco- terms-of-use-explained-why-it-says-it-isnt-stealing-your-photos/ # termsofuse # trainingai # Software # privacy # News # data # VSCO # ai

    LINKS petapixel.com/…/vsco-terms-of-use-explain…

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