Brazil's National Data Protection Authority has prohibited X, formerly known as Twitter, from utilizing the personal data of child users for training its artificial intelligence. This decision also includes a ban on sharing children's data with third parties for generative AI training. X, owned by Elon Musk, must comply with these regulations within a specified timeframe.
The ruling highlights the growing concern over children's data privacy in the context of AI development. It follows previous incidents where X had opted users into data sharing without consent, raising alarms among regulators. Other countries are encouraged to adopt similar measures to safeguard children's rights against potential AI misuse.
• Brazil bans X from using children's data for AI training.
• X must amend its privacy policy to comply with new regulations.
AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, which is relevant as X's AI training practices are under scrutiny.
Data privacy involves the proper handling of sensitive information, particularly concerning children's data in this context.
Generative AI refers to algorithms that can create new content, which X was using children's data to train.
X is a social media platform that has faced regulatory actions for its data practices involving children.
Meta is a technology company that has also been restricted from using children's data for AI training.
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