Conoce la sospechosa aplicación de "Barbie" que podría ocupar tus datos para entrenar algoritmos

The BairBIE.me app transforms users’ photos into Barbie or Ken versions, but requires them to cede their image rights under its terms and conditions. This practice allows the platform to commercialize the generated images and, crucially, to use them to train and improve its machine learning algorithms without additional restrictions. This case is relevant to open data because it illustrates how artificial intelligence applications collect large volumes of personal visual data, which are then integrated into datasets for technological development. Transparency regarding the use of this data is essential, as users involuntarily surrender their digital rights, impacting ethics and privacy in the creation of both open and commercial AI models. The main implication lies in the loss of control over one’s own digital image in favor of corporate and technological benefits. Users must be aware that by interacting with these tools, they not only obtain a visual filter but also actively contribute to the training of AI systems. This underscores the need for clear regulations on informed consent and the secondary use of personal data in emerging technologies.

Source: biobiochile.cl
Published on 2023-08-04