- News broke that someone was selling student data from the University of Michigan to tech workers building AI chatbot tech.
- The University denies selling the data directly and claims it was a misunderstanding, with students giving their consent.
- An organization called Catalyst Research Alliance was offering the data for sale, but the University denies selling the data directly.
The University of Michigan has denied accusations of selling student data to artificial intelligence companies, calling it a misunderstanding.
The allegations surfaced earlier this week when it was reported that the university had been selling student data to AI companies for research and development purposes. However, university officials have since clarified that the information was used for internal research and was not sold to any external entities.
In a statement released by the university, officials emphasized that student privacy is of the utmost importance and that they have strict policies in place to protect sensitive information. They also stated that any data used for research purposes is done so in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
“We want to assure our students and the public that we take data privacy very seriously,” said the university spokesperson. “We understand the concerns raised by these accusations and want to clarify that the university does not sell student data to any third-party companies.”
The university has also announced that they will be conducting an internal review of their data privacy policies and practices to ensure that they are in full compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
“We are committed to maintaining the trust of our students and the public, and we will take all necessary steps to ensure that their data is protected and used responsibly,” the spokesperson added.
The university has apologized for any confusion or distress caused by the misunderstanding and is working to address any concerns that may have arisen as a result.