Ars TechnicaJul 2, 2024

AI trains on kids’ photos even when parents use strict privacy settings

Even unlisted YouTube videos are used to train AI, watchdog warns.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/07/ai-trains-on-kids-photos-even-when-parents-use-strict-privacy-settings/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

AI trains on kids’ photos even when parents use strict privacy settings

Even unlisted YouTube videos are used to train AI, watchdog warns.

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Show threadLazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈
@arstechnica Silicon Valley is a nonce factory
Jul 2, 2024 at 7:55pmWeb
Show threadCharlie StrossJul 2, 2024
@Lazarou @arstechnica Ahem: Bear in mind that "nonce" means something different—and innocent—to Americans?
Show threadBee O'Problem Jul 2, 2024
@cstross @Lazarou @arstechnica both meanings would be true however 😝
Show threadLazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈Jul 2, 2024
@cstross @arstechnica oh they've learned it now, it's one of the up and coming swears on the American scene along with 'Wanker'
At least this island is capable of some exports still!
Show threadgavinisdie Jul 3, 2024
@cstross @Lazarou @arstechnica I know that it means pedophile in British English, but I still can't help but associate it with words like Dumb or Idiot
Show threadKellic Tiger Jul 2, 2024
@Lazarou @arstechnica Silicon Valley = a sociopath, tech bros factory. There ARE exceptions. Where there are execs who are thoughtful and have a conscience. But it's rare.
Show threadLazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈Jul 2, 2024

@KellicTiger @arstechnica now is the time for that Bond villain to drop silicon valley into the sea.

#SiliconValley