Twitter, now operating under the new alias “X,” has recently updated its privacy policy to incorporate the utilization of user data for the purpose of training its AI models. This development has sparked noteworthy questions and concerns regarding the scope and nature of data that X intends to utilize for this purpose.
Elon Musk, the CEO of X, has publicly declared that the company’s AI training will exclusively rely on publicly available data, which includes users’ posts and tweets. However, a discrepancy emerges when reviewing X’s privacy policy, which references the collection of additional data, such as biometric information, employment history, and educational background, specifically for “safety, security, and identification purposes.”
Ironically, Musk, who previously criticized Microsoft for alleged unauthorized use of X’s data, appears to be guiding X toward a model that leverages user-generated content without explicit consent or compensation, akin to the approach employed by Facebook. This shift underscores the growing recognition that the real value in the AI-driven era lies in the continual stream of up-to-date user-generated content.
In light of these recent developments, it becomes apparent that Musk’s actions in the realm of social media may occasionally diverge from conventional predictions and assumptions, steering X toward a transformational path that could have far-reaching implications for its users and the broader digital landscape.