Meta's Data Practices and AI Scrutiny

This episode reveals the current practices of Facebook (Meta) for training AI models with user data, drawing particular attention to how these activities lack an opt-out option for Australian users. The program also discusses the concerns of Democratic senators regarding AI-generated content summaries, highlighting their call to the FTC and DOJ to inspect the impact on content creators and antitrust laws. Wrapping up the show, Google's continued commitment to AI advancements is discussed, owing in part to the active involvement of co-founder Sergey Brin.