Pinterest Changes User Terms So It Can Train AI on User Data and Photos, Regardless of When They Were Posted
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Pinterest's recent privacy policy update allows the company to utilize user data and images, including those posted since the platform's inception, for AI model training. This shift aims to enhance products and services across its platforms, including tools for body-type searches and an upcoming text-to-image AI model, Pinterest Canvas. While the company stresses an opt-out option exists for users, this move places Pinterest alongside other tech companies that leverage user information for AI initiatives, furthering the trend of data usage in technologies.
Pinterest has updated its privacy policy regarding user data and image usage for AI training, reflecting changes in their operational approach since they began in 2010.
This update allows Pinterest to use any content from users, irrespective of when it was posted, for developing AI tools to enhance company offerings.
Pinterest emphasizes an opt-out option for users regarding AI model training, ensuring that data from minor users is not utilized in this process.
The update aligns Pinterest with other tech giants like Meta, Google, and Reddit, highlighting the trend of monetizing user data for AI training.
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