Elon Musk’s ‘X’ is again in controversy: AI training with the data of Europeans! What will happen now?
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Elon Musk’s ‘X’ is again in controversy: AI training with the data of Europeans! What will happen now? 
Elon Musk’s rebranding of Twitter to ‘X’ has been met with constant controversy! This time there are complaints that they are using the personal information of Austrian users for their artificial intelligence or AI training. It has even been alleged that the consent of the users was not taken. And this is a violation of the privacy law of the European Union!
A mountain of complaints, the start of legal trouble
An Austrian privacy organization, NOYB (none of your business), filed a formal complaint against ‘X’ on Monday. At the heart of the complaint is the training of ‘X”s AI system. NOYB says ‘X’ is using users’ personal data to make their AI more intelligent, which is completely against the European Union’s privacy law, GDPR.
Not only in Austria, NOYB filed similar complaints in nine other European Union countries.
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission is also absent
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, one of the EU’s main regulatory bodies, also stepped in following the allegations. They have approached the court to prevent Elon Musk’s ‘X’ from using users’ data to develop, train or refine their AI systems.
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What does ‘X’ say?
Last week an Irish court ruled that AI systems would not be trained on the personal data of EU users for now. But NOYB says, not only that. The DPC’s allegation is not only about the taking of information, but also questioning the lack of cooperation of Elon Musk’s ‘X” and their security arrangements.
Elon Musk’s eternal battle with privacy
Concerns about data privacy surrounding Elon Musk’s ventures are far from novel. Earlier, Facebook’s parent company Meta was unable to launch its AI assistant in Europe due to Irish DPC hurdles. In that case also NOYB was one of the complainants.
This time the allegations are more serious
In this case, the allegations are more serious. Because, Elon Musk’s ‘X’ is alleged to be using not only users’ posts, likes, comments, but also personal information associated with their accounts, such as name, email, phone number, and even location information.
Privacy Act: Why So Important?
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which will be implemented in 2028, prioritizes the safeguarding of user data.According to this law, any company that wants to use personal information of users must obtain express consent from them.
AI training and use of personal data
Training artificial intelligence or AI systems requires large amounts of data. This information may also include personal information. For example, if someone talks to an AI chatbot, the chatbot can learn from the user’s conversation. But, it is important to ensure that the privacy of the user is not violated in this process.
Future of ‘X’: Clouds of Uncertainty
What will be the outcome of this complaint against Elon Musk’s ‘X’ is yet to be told. But it is certain that this may change the future plans of Elon Musk’s ‘X” to some extent. If Elon Musk’s ‘X’ is found guilty of this charge, they may have to pay a hefty fine.
Elon Musk’s challenge
Elon Musk is a visionary entrepreneur. However, his companies are often embroiled in controversy. This incident is another big challenge for him. Let’s see how he handles this situation.
Education for us
There is a great lesson for all of us from this incident. We should be aware of how the social media platforms we use regularly are using our personal information.
Last word
Time will tell what the outcome of this allegation against Elon Musk’s ‘X’ is. However, this incident once again proves that privacy of personal information is one of the most important issues in today’s digital age. This is something we all need to be mindful of.
Responsibilities of technology companies
While technology companies should protect the privacy of users’ data, users should also be aware of their own data. Before using any app or website, you should read its privacy policy carefully.
Role of Government
In this regard, the government also has an important role. The government should make strict laws and enforce them, so that no company can misuse users’ data.Privacy complaints about Elon Musk’s company are nothing new.
Future challenges
As technology advances, protecting the privacy of personal information will become more challenging. As the use of technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning increases, so will the use of personal information. So, we all need to be prepared to face this challenge in the future.
Elon Musk, ‘X’ and the future
Elon Musk is an innovative personality. Elon Musk’s ‘X” platform also brought many innovations. However, it is equally important to protect the privacy of users. Let’s see how he balances the two in the future.
We all have to
We are all custodians of our personal information. It’s crucial that we remain vigilant about this issue and, when required, actively advocate for our privacy rights.
Awareness in the digital age
We are now living in the digital age.In today’s world, our personal data has become an incredibly precious commodity. Therefore, safeguarding it is our duty.Ultimately, ensuring the security of our personal information rests on our shoulders.
Conclusion
This allegation against Elon Musk’s ‘X’ has put us all on alert. It reminded us how important it is to protect the privacy of personal information in the digital age. Hopefully, in the future we will all be more aware of this and fight for our rights.
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