X has revised its developer agreement, now explicitly preventing third-party developers from using the platform's content to train large language models. This adjustment follows xAI's acquisition of X, emphasizing the company's intent to protect its data and intellectual property from competitors. Previously, X's policies had allowed some usage of public data for AI training, but this latest shift marks a significant tightening of those regulations. The trend is mirrored across other platforms, as similar restrictions emerge to safeguard proprietary information from unauthorized access.
The recent update to X's developer agreement explicitly prohibits third parties from using its content for training language models, limiting access to valuable data.
Following xAI's acquisition of X, the new policy reflects a strategy to protect proprietary information and prevent competitors from leveraging its vast user data.
Previously, X's privacy policy allowed the use of public data for AI model training, but with the recent shift, the focus appears to have changed.
Similar actions have been noted across platforms such as Reddit and The Browser Company, indicating a broader trend of restricting AI training on social media data.
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