WeTransfer faced backlash after updating its terms of service to include a clause that allowed the company to use user-uploaded content for training AI models. Users interpreted this language as potentially permitting the sale and use of their files without compensation. Following public outrage, WeTransfer clarified its position, stating it does not train AI on user content or sell files and amended its policies to remove references to machine learning, while maintaining a royalty-free license for operating and improving its service.
WeTransfer users discovered this week that the service had updated its policy with a clause granting it a perpetual, royalty‑free license to use user‑uploaded content, including for 'improving machine learning models that enhance content moderation.' The changes were due to come into effect on August 8.
On Tuesday afternoon, WeTransfer scrambled to douse the flames, saying in a press release that it doesn't use user content to train AI, nor does it sell or share files with third parties.
WeTransfer has also now amended its terms of service, removing any mentions of machine learning. The updated version states that users grant the company 'a royalty-free license' to use their content for 'operating, developing, and improving the service.'
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