Stack Overflow's terms of use state that any content provided by users is perpetually and irrevocably licensed to Stack Overflow, and can be used for AI training. Users do not appear to have an option to opt out of having their data used in this way. One user, Ben Ui, is requesting his data be deleted under the EU's GDPR's right to be forgotten, although it's unclear if this will be successful.
Key takeaways:
- Stack Overflow users are protesting against the site's partnership with OpenAI, which allows the AI company to use their posts to train ChatGPT.
- Some users have attempted to delete or alter their posts in protest, leading to suspensions and bans from the site.
- Stack Overflow's terms of use indicate that once content is posted, it becomes part of the collective efforts of the community and can be used for AI training.
- One user, Ben Ui, is requesting his data be deleted under the European Union's GDPR's right to be forgotten, but it's unclear if this will be successful given the site's terms of use.