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We develop data sets to train our algorithms so that we can improve the services we provide to customers like you. We have devoted significant time and resources to developing methods to ensure that these data sets are anonymized and de-identified.

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[–] harmonea@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I did already say I don't expect this to ever change, so "sorry mate," but you're not exactly telling me anything I don't know here.

But I suspect this was a knee-jerk rant typed before bothering to read past what you quoted. Oh well. Good thing I can still stand against something even if I don't expect it to change much.

[–] valveman@lemmy.eco.br 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sorry if it sounded rude (and yeah, it was kind of a rant, sorry). What I'm trying to say is: these people do much worse things and don't bother to say "sorry" publicly. The only way to make them behave is to fine them by a huge amount, just like Norway did.

[–] harmonea@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Well, we can agree on that! Make paying contributors the cheaper option.

I won't hold my breath though. :')