Starlink Transforms Subscriber Data into AI Training Source... and Opt-Out Option Available

Starlink has announced an update to its privacy policy, allowing for the automatic collection of user data to be used in training machine learning and artificial intelligence models, while giving users the option to opt-out if they do not wish to share their data for this purpose.

Types of Data That May Be Used

The data that may be used includes contact information, performance indicators, billing details, as well as audio, electronic, or visual information, in addition to inferences drawn from other personal data. The company confirmed that users' internet history, including browsing habits or geographic location, will not be shared with AI models.

Potential Risks and Privacy Protection

Tech experts indicate that using data to train AI models may carry some risks, such as reproducing the original information input during training, or using the data for instant engineering in generative models, which may affect 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 the app or website: log into the account → account portal → privacy preferences → uncheck the option to use data for AI training, where it is confirmed that their data will not be used for this purpose.