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Verb Offers Platform to Sell Personal Data for AI Training
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Why it matters
- →Provides a new revenue stream for individuals through data sales.
- →Addresses privacy concerns by allowing users to control data sharing.
- →Reflects growing demand for data in AI development.
A company named Verb has introduced a platform that enables individuals to sell their personal data to AI companies. Users can select which data they are willing to share, block certain companies, and set their own price for the data. This approach addresses the increasing demand for data by AI companies for training and advertising purposes, while also considering privacy concerns. The model could signal a shift towards more direct compensation for personal data in the AI industry.
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