Have you ever stopped to question what happens to your digital footprint? Or what could happen to the information you share so freely online?
Let me draw your attention to a recent development. Google, which touches nearly every aspect of our digital lives, has made a significant change to its privacy policy.
Imagine this: Everything you post, every public comment you leave, every piece of publicly available data associated with you could now be used by Google to train its AI systems.
This is not speculation, it’s a reality. A reality baked into Google’s updated privacy policy as of the 1st of July, 2023.
Now, you might ask, ‘What does this mean for me?’ Well, every bit of public information about you can be used to improve Google’s AI products. This isn’t just about creating more effective algorithms or enhancing machine learning. It’s about using real-life data – your data – to teach machines how to think, act and react.
But why should you care? Let me put it in perspective. The implications of this policy change are far-reaching. It’s not just about the data you willingly put out there, but also about how this data can be used, manipulated, and potentially exploited by artificial intelligence.
This isn’t a shift to be taken lightly. It’s a reality that demands our attention, our awareness, and our understanding.
So, what can you do?
Start by being aware of the information you make publicly available – and make sure your employees do the same. That includes the information you share with chatbots, especially if it’s sensitive business information. And always check and question the privacy policies of the platforms you use.
Does this new policy update concern you? What will you be doing differently online?
#Google #PrivacyPolicy #AI
https://www.techspot.com/news/99281-google-policy-update-confirms-itll-scrape-everything-you.html