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Reddit has reportedly signed over its content to train AI models (mashable.com)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] 25 points 2 years ago* (4 children)

Do you not remember the real reason why the API debacle happened in the first place was to prepare for this moment? It was always about easy access to training data, third party apps got caught in the crossfire.

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  • [+] -25 points 2 years ago* (3 children)

    That's ignoring an awful lot of other considerations. Obviously Reddit hasn't explained itself in a trustworthy way, but a common belief at the time is that it was to force people to use the official Reddit mobile app so they could be subject to advertising.

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