Bluesky Sparks Controversy Over User Data Scraping Proposal

Bluesky Sparks Controversy Over User Data Scraping Proposal
Bluesky, the social network, has stirred debate among users after proposing options for allowing data scraping for AI training and public archiving. CEO Jay Graber highlighted this initiative at SXSW, aiming to establish a standard for data usage. While some users expressed concern over potential data misuse, Graber argued that public data is already being scraped by AI companies. The proposal includes settings for users to control their data's involvement in generative AI and other categories. Critics warn that such consent signals may be ignored by scrapers, raising questions about ethical data practices.