Google Scrapes Entire Public Internet to Train Its AI Tools

Google has announced it will wipe out the entire public internet to train its AI tools. This means that the company will collect data from every publicly accessible website, forum and social media platform.

Google recently made significant changes to its privacy policy that allow it to use public services. data to train artificial intelligence (AI) models. Policy updates affect data that users share publicly on Google services or third-party platforms, such as photos, videos, reviews, comments and posts. Amendments to privacy policy search giant contains important updates regarding AI:

“For example, we use publicly available information to help train Google’s AI models and build products and features such as Google Translate, Bard, and Cloud AI capabilities.”

According to Google, using public data for AI training will help improve its products and services that rely on AI, such as Google Photos, YouTube, Maps, and Assistant. Google claims that it will only use public data for purposes consistent with its privacy policy and terms of service, and will respect users’ choices and settings regarding their data.

However, Google also clarified that it will not use sensitive or personal information, such as biometric data, health data, or financial data, to train its AI models without the explicit consent of users. Google says it will protect users’ privacy and security by implementing strict safeguards and best practices for its AI development and deployment.

Using Public Data to Train AI

The policy changes come amid growing concerns and regulations around the ethical and social implications of AI, especially in areas such as facial recognition, content moderation and personalization. Google has faced criticism and lawsuits for some of its AI practices, such as using user photos without permission to create databases and facial recognition algorithms.

Google said it is committed to developing and using AI in a responsible and transparent manner, and will continue to engage stakeholders and experts to ensure that its AI products and services benefit society. Google also encourages users to regularly review its privacy policy and terms of service to stay informed of how their data is collected and used.

If you’re concerned about the privacy implications of Google’s plans, there are a few things you can do. First, you can read the company’s privacy policy and understand how your data will be collected and used. Second, you can use privacy-focused browsers and extensions, such as DuckDuckGo and Privacy Badger. Finally, you can be mindful of the information you share online, and only share information that you feel comfortable with Google having.

Of course, almost all of Google’s revenue comes from advertising. It is likely that the company will use the public information it obtains to influence its advertising results. In fact, as I reported back in May, the company has reportedly decided to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) for its advertising and customer service operations, according to leaked internal documents acquired by CNBC. The document outlines Google’s plans to leverage its large language models, such as LaMDA , to create personalized and engaging ads and chatbots for its users.