The social networking platform X (formerly Twitter) updated its privacy policy on Wednesday, sparking widespread attention and discussion. The new policy indicates that X will, by default, allow third-party "partners" to use platform data to train AI models unless users actively choose to opt out. This move not only highlights X's efforts to seek new revenue sources but also raises concerns regarding user data privacy protection. Key changes in the new policy include: Third-party data usage: New terms allow third-party partners to use X user data, including for AI model training. Users have the option to choose.

Social network X (formerly Twitter) updated its privacy policy on Wednesday, indicating that it will allow third-party 'partners' to use X data to train their AI models unless users opt out. This change may position X similarly to other social media platforms and media organizations that consider licensing data to AI companies as a potential new revenue source. In the updated privacy policy, X added a paragraph detailing how X user data will be used and how users can opt out.

Airbnb plans to use artificial intelligence technology to combat noisy parties during the New Year's holiday by restricting certain bookings to reduce the risk of parties. Last year, thousands were blocked from making reservations for violating anti-party measures on New Year's Eve. The deployed AI technology will prevent bookings for high-risk party events. Guests who violate the party ban policy may face suspension or removal.

OpenAI has launched the Data Partnerships initiative to collaborate with third parties in creating public and private datasets for AI model training. OpenAI seeks data across multiple domains, languages, and formats to enhance the understanding of AI models. The initiative aims to collect various forms of data, including images, audio, and video, to reflect human society and achieve the goal of safer, more beneficial AI for humanity. OpenAI's initiative has sparked discussions about the rights of data owners and transparency.