WeTransfer Clarifies User Files Are Not Used for AI Training Amid User Concerns

Facing social media backlash over confusing terms of service updates, WeTransfer has confirmed it does not use customer-uploaded files to train artificial intelligence models. The file-sharing company clarified that a recent update—originally intended to allow for AI-driven content moderation—sparked fears among users that their content could be sold or distributed to third parties. After the public outcry, particularly among creative professionals, WeTransfer revised and simplified its terms, emphasizing that content will only be used to improve its services within existing privacy guidelines. The development highlights persistent trust issues between technology companies and their users over data usage, echoing a similar incident with rival Dropbox last year.

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