Social media platform Bluesky has clarified its stance on artificial intelligence (AI), assuring users that their public and private posts are not used to train the platform’s generative AI models.
The announcement comes amidst growing concerns from creators and users about data privacy and the platform's policies regarding AI usage.
In a recent statement, Bluesky emphasized its commitment to user privacy, stating: "We do not use any of your content to train generative AI, and have no intention of doing so."
This response followed concerns raised by artists and creators over how their posts might be used in AI development.
Bluesky also outlined the limited scope of its AI applications. Currently, AI is deployed internally for content moderation and powers the platform’s Discover algorithm, which recommends posts to users based on their activity. Both uses are standard practices across social media platforms.
While Bluesky itself refrains from using user data for AI training, a report by The Verge highlighted that third-party firms could still scrape public data from the platform. Bluesky’s robots.txt file currently does not block such activities.
Emily Liu, a spokesperson for Bluesky, acknowledged this issue, stating that discussions are ongoing within the company to develop measures ensuring third parties respect user consent.
Bluesky’s user base has surged, with the platform surpassing 17 million registered users after gaining one million new users in a single day. This milestone underscores the platform’s growing popularity, even as it faces scrutiny over data usage and privacy concerns.