The agreement authorizes OpenAI to use user Content, comprising both inputs and AI-generated outputs, worldwide for service development, maintenance, and model training. Users can opt out of model training use via account settings, though the document states this may limit service personalization.
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This provision establishes a worldwide Content license that operates by default and encompasses AI model training, with an affirmative opt-out mechanism required to limit that use. Organizations whose users or employees may input personal data into the service should evaluate whether this default licensing arrangement aligns with their GDPR data processing obligations.
Previous version had no excerpt recorded; current version now explicitly includes opt-out mechanism for model training, making the provision more transparent about user control options.
View full change record →This provision authorizes OpenAI to use Content, including user inputs and generated outputs, for AI model training by default worldwide. The agreement provides an opt-out mechanism accessible through account settings, which the document states may affect the service's ability to address specific use cases.
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Compare across platforms →"Our use of content. We can use your Content worldwide to provide, maintain, develop, and improve our Services, comply with applicable law, enforce our terms and policies and keep our Services safe. Opt out. If you do not want us to use your Content to train our models, you have the option to opt out by updating your account settings. Further information can be found in this article. Please note that in some cases this may limit the ability of our Services to better address your specific use case.Excerpt from OpenAI's EU Terms of Use
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This provision establishes a worldwide Content license that operates by default and encompasses AI model training, with an affirmative opt-out mechanism required to limit that use. Organizations whose users or employees may input personal data into the service should evaluate whether this default licensing arrangement aligns with their GDPR data processing obligations.
This provision authorizes OpenAI to use Content, including user inputs and generated outputs, for AI model training by default worldwide. The agreement provides an opt-out mechanism accessible through account settings, which the document states may affect the service's ability to address specific use cases.
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