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Jun 24, 04:23 PM
Scale AI, Backed by $14 Billion, Exposes Confidential Data and Contractors' Info for Google, Meta, and xAI via Public Google Docs
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Scale AI, Backed by $14 Billion, Exposes Confidential Data and Contractors' Info for Google, Meta, and xAI via Public Google Docs

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  • New York Post
  • Insider Tech
  • Techmeme
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Scale AI, a company that recently secured a $14 billion investment, has been found to routinely use publicly accessible Google Docs to manage confidential projects for major clients including Google, Meta, and xAI. Investigations revealed that multiple AI training documents labeled "confidential" were left accessible to anyone with the link, exposing sensitive information. Additionally, thousands of contractors' personal data, including details about individuals suspected of cheating, were also exposed through these public documents. Cybersecurity experts have identified this practice as a major cyber risk. The revelations were reported by Business Insider and have raised concerns about data security practices in AI development.

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