Say What? Facebook Paid Contractors to Transcribe User Audio

The transcript discusses Facebook's controversial practice of using human contractors to transcribe user conversations on Messenger to improve AI accuracy. This has raised privacy concerns, as users were unaware of human involvement. The practice is compared to similar actions by Apple, Google, and Amazon, but differs as it involves private conversations rather than voice assistant commands. Facebook has paused this practice amid ethical concerns and a recent FTC settlement requiring explicit user consent.

In what ways does Facebook's approach differ from that of Apple, Google, and Amazon?

What actions has Facebook taken in response to the criticism of its transcription practices?