Here’s how to disable X (Twitter) from using your data to train its Grok AI
TechCrunchAug 02
9 EU Complaints Filed Against X's AI Training
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The Facts
Austrian non-profit European Centre for Digital Rights has filed nine complaints alleging Elon Musk-owned X has unlawfully collected data from over 60M EU users.
The non-profit, branded as None of Your Business (NOYB), Monday said X, formerly Twitter, was training its artificial intelligence-enhanced search feature Grok with data collected without users' consent.
The Spin
Narrative A
High-quality training data isn't free for the taking. This axiom ought to reshape the AI landscape by forcing companies to play by the rules and obtain proper permissions. Ultimately, this push for accountability could lead to a fairer data economy, where consent and compensation become the norm.
Narrative B
It's not unusual for social media companies to collect personal data but it can be avoided by reviewing privacy settings and opting out of data sharing for AI training. One can also keep track of data download tools to see what information companies have collected.