Udemy's AI Opt-Out Window for Teachers Has Closed: What’s Next? 🚪

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Summary:

  1. Generative AI Program Announcement
    Udemy has announced plans to train generative AI on content from its 250,000 online classes, automatically opting in instructors to have their classes used for training.

  2. Limited Opt-Out Period
    Teachers were given a brief three-week window from August 21 to September 12 to opt out of this program, after which the option has now closed.

  3. Impact of Opting Out
    Instructors who chose to opt out will see their classes removed from the AI training dataset by the end of the year, but this comes at the cost of losing access to AI features that could enhance course visibility and earnings.

  4. User Awareness Issues
    Many instructors were unaware of the opt-out window, leading to frustration as they now find the option grayed out in their settings.

  5. Future Implications
    The program raises concerns among educators about how their content is used and the potential impact on their course visibility and income as Udemy implements its generative AI initiatives.

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