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Reddit’s Sale of User Data for AI Training Draws FTC Investigation

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Reddit’s Sale of User Data for AI Training Draws FTC Investigation

Reddit has revealed plans to generate revenue by licensing user-generated content to Google and other companies for AI projects. The platform estimates that this could bring in $203 million over the next few years. However, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has raised concerns about the privacy risks, fairness, and copyright issues related to licensing user data for AI. Reddit is not the only company facing questions from the FTC regarding data licensing. While Reddit believes it has not engaged in any deceptive practices, dealing with government inquiries can be costly and time-consuming. Licensing data for AI projects has become a contentious issue, with questions raised about ownership, privacy, and fairness.

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