Federal Trade Commission Probes Reddit's Plan on AI Software Training
Saturday, 16 March 2024, 17:28
FTC Investigates Reddit's User-Generated Content for AI Training
Key Points:
- FTC Inquiry: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is probing Reddit's plan to allow AI firms to use user-generated content for training AI models.
- Reddit's Response: Reddit clarified that it was not surprised by the inquiry and believes its practices are not unfair or deceptive.
- Google Collaboration: Reddit's agreement with Google to train AI models using $60 billion worth of data API is a key development.
The FTC's interest in Reddit's data sharing practices highlights the growing concern over privacy and commercial use of user-generated content for technological advancements.
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