🌠 Slack Faces Backlash Over AI Data Training Practices

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Sunday 19th of March
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• TOGETHER WITH MaxAI

• Slack Faces Backlash Over AI Data Training Practices

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AI PRIVACY
🌠 Slack Faces Backlash Over AI Data Training Practices

Users outraged by Slack's default opt-in policy for AI training, sparking privacy concerns and calls for clearer terms.

The Reverie

Slack is under fire for its AI training policy, which uses user data by default unless they opt out via email.

This policy, buried in an outdated privacy document, has caused confusion and frustration among users, leading to widespread criticism and demands for transparency.

The Details

• Slack's AI training policy automatically opts users in, requiring them to email the company to opt out.

• A Slack spokesperson stated that customer data is used to train "global models" but not Slack AI, which uses large language models hosted within Slack's AWS infrastructure.

• The controversy erupted after a Hacker News post highlighted the issue, leading to viral discussions and scrutiny of Slack's privacy practices.

Why should you care?

This news highlights the ongoing tension between user privacy and AI development. As AI tools become more integrated into everyday applications, clear and transparent data usage policies are crucial.

The backlash against Slack underscores the need for companies to prioritize user consent and clarity in their terms of service, reflecting broader concerns in the tech industry about data privacy and ethical AI practices. Source

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