Social media giants such as Facebook, Reddit, and Stack Overflow are under fire for using user-generated content to train AI models, with users expressing frustration over AI-generated comments. Brazil’s Data Protection Authority has imposed strict penalties on Meta for training AI on Brazilian users’ data, raising concerns over user rights and privacy.
A number of social media companies have begun using user-generated content to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. Platforms like Facebook, Reddit, and Stack Overflow are involved in this practice. Users have noted that some online comments appear to be AI-generated, mimicking human responses, which has led to frustration for those attempting to delete or alter their previous posts.
In Brazil, the National Data Protection Authority has banned Meta from training AI models on Instagram and Facebook posts from Brazilian residents and established a fine of nearly nine thousand dollars per day for any non-compliance. Meta responded by calling this decision a setback for innovation.
Stack Overflow, a popular programming forum, initially banned ChatGPT-written responses due to accuracy issues. However, it is now partnering with AI chatbot developers and has sanctioned users attempting to delete their past contributions in protest.
Reddit has chosen to collaborate with AI developers like OpenAI and Google, clarifying that no commercial entity can bulk collect content from its platform without proper authorization, emphasizing the importance of user rights and privacy.
Many individuals use AI to optimize their social media interactions, but there is growing concern over AI utilizing personal content without explicit consent.
