In this episode, host Tom Eston discusses recent privacy changes on eBay related to AI training and the implications for user data. He highlights the hidden opt-out feature for AI data usage and questions the transparency of such policies, especially in regions without strict privacy laws like the United States. The host also explores how AI is transforming our understanding of privacy and the potential increase in AI-driven surveillance. Tune in for insights on navigating these evolving challenges and the future of data privacy.
** Links mentioned on the show **
If you use eBay (new privacy changes) , toggle “AI training” preference off.
https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1je9wlk/if_you_use_ebay_new_privacy_changes_toggle_ai/
AI is slowly making privacy for “normal” people obsolete.
https://www.reddit.com/r/privacy/comments/1jdmpea/ai_is_slowly_making_privacy_for_normal_people/
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