Starlink Updates Privacy Policy to Include User Data for AI Training, Opt-Out Available

Starlink has updated its privacy policy to facilitate the automatic collection of user data intended for the training of machine learning and AI models. Users will have the option to opt-out if they prefer not to share their data for this purpose.

Types of Data Collected

The data that may be utilized includes contact information, performance metrics, billing details, as well as audio, electronic, or visual information, along with conclusions derived from other personal data. The company confirmed that user IP addresses, including browsing habits or geographic locations, will not be shared with AI models.

Potential Risks and Privacy Concerns

Experts in technology caution that using data for AI training can pose risks, such as the potential reproduction of the original information inputted during training, or the use of data for immediate engineering applications in generative models, which could compromise user privacy.

How to Opt-Out of Data Sharing

For users who do not wish to share their data, Starlink provides an opt-out option through its app or website: Log into your account → Account Portal → Privacy Settings → Disable the option for data use in AI training, confirming that their data will not be used for this purpose.