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Starlink AI Data Use: Are You Opted In?
17 Jan
Summary
- Starlink's updated policy allows using customer data for AI training.
- Users are automatically enrolled in AI data training by default.
- An opt-out option is available in account settings on Starlink.com.
SpaceX's Starlink has modified its privacy policy to permit the utilization of select customer data for training artificial intelligence models. This change means subscribers are automatically enrolled in AI data training unless they actively opt out.
The updated policy, which had been static since 2023, states that personal information might be shared with third parties for AI model development. While SpaceX assures that browsing history and geolocation data will not be shared, concerns persist among users regarding automatic enrollment and potential data usage by associated AI ventures like xAI.
Users wishing to opt out can navigate to their account settings on Starlink.com and uncheck the "Share personal data with Starlink's trusted collaborators to train AI models" box. SpaceX emphasizes that data collected is primarily for service provision and optimization, with transmissions encrypted.
