What is the new SpaceX Starlink privacy policy update?

SpaceX revised its Starlink Global Privacy Policy on January 15 to allow the use of customer data for training machine learning or artificial intelligence models.

Can Starlink use my data for AI training?

Yes, unless you opt out, Starlink data may be used to train AI models and could be shared with third-party collaborators.

What is the connection between SpaceX, Starlink, and xAI?

SpaceX is reportedly in talks to merge with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, which is developing AI models and could benefit from Starlink's data.

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SpaceX Starlink to Train AI With User Data

31 Jan

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Summary

Starlink updated its privacy policy for AI training.
New policy allows AI training on user data if not opted out.
SpaceX may merge with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI.

SpaceX Starlink to Train AI With User Data

SpaceX has updated its Starlink Global Privacy Policy, enabling the use of customer data for artificial intelligence training. This revision, effective January 15, permits the company to utilize user data for machine learning models and share it with collaborators, provided users do not opt out.

A previous policy version from November did not include provisions for AI training on Starlink data. This change comes as SpaceX is reportedly in discussions to merge with Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, valued at $230 billion.

Starlink, with over 9 million users globally, collects extensive user information, including location, communication data, and inferred data. Privacy advocates have expressed concerns about the potential for increased surveillance and misuse of personal data through this AI training initiative.