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AI used to train and fine-tune AI models

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ConductAtlas Analysis

Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This establishes that user data or interactions processed by Yelp's AI technologies may feed into the training or refinement of AI models, with potential ongoing data use implications.

Interpretive note: The excerpt lists multiple independent purposes for AI use. The canonical claim selects 'train or fine-tune AI models' as the primary proposition because it is the most consequential and least obvious to users. The other listed purposes — new product development, interactive AI services — are recorded in omitted_material. The excerpt does not specify what data inputs are used for model training, creating some ambiguity about scope.

Clause Stability Stable

0
Changes
3
Months Monitored
Jul 10, 2026
First Seen
Jul 10, 2026
Last Seen
This clause type exists across 931 other provisions on other platforms.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

Your data or interactions on Yelp may be used in processes that train or fine-tune AI models.

How other platforms handle this

LlamaIndex Medium

We do not train any models on User Content.

Tinder Medium

Tinder may itself use or offer to You certain software-enabled technology utilizing artificial intelligence or machine learning systems ("AI Technology") as part of the Services.

Mailchimp Medium

This includes the use of automated, dynamic vetting and scoring analysis tools to identify and take action, as well as human review to supplement our automated abuse prevention.

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▸ View Original Clause Language DOCUMENT RECORD
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develop new products and features; train or fine-tune AI models; provide interactive services such as AI powered chats, virtual assistants, and automated answering services for tasks like making reservations or scheduling...

— Excerpt from Yelp's Yelp Privacy Policy

Applicable regulations

Colorado AI Act
US-CO
GDPR
European Union
Texas AI Act
Texas, USA

Provision details

Document information
Document
Yelp Privacy Policy
Entity
Yelp
Document last updated
May 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
May 8, 2026
Last verified
May 10, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-035779
Document ID
CA-D-00240
Evidence Provenance
Source URL
Wayback Machine
Content hash (SHA-256)
51561e30af8e079800e9ac660a18e31e22bde04231b4606f56bdb8b8e3ae902f
Analysis generated
May 8, 2026 01:29 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
✓ Snapshot stored   ✓ Hash verified
Citation Record
Entity: Yelp
Document: Yelp Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-035779
Captured: 2026-05-08 01:29:50 UTC
SHA-256: 51561e30af8e0798…
URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/yelp/yelp-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-035779/ai-used-to-train-and-fine-tune-ai-models/
Accessed: July 13, 2026
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Classification
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High
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Yelp's AI used to train and fine-tune AI models clause do?

This establishes that user data or interactions processed by Yelp's AI technologies may feed into the training or refinement of AI models, with potential ongoing data use implications.

How does this clause affect you?

Your data or interactions on Yelp may be used in processes that train or fine-tune AI models.

How many platforms have this type of clause?

ConductAtlas has identified this type of provision across 215 platforms. See the full comparison.

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