Overview

• Meta has begun using public posts, comments, and interactions with its AI assistant from adult EU users to train its AI models, resuming efforts paused in 2024 due to regulatory concerns.
• The European Data Protection Board confirmed in December 2024 that Meta's approach complies with EU privacy laws, enabling the company to proceed with its plans.
• Users in the EU are being notified through in-app messages and email about the data usage and provided with an easy-to-use form to opt out of the training process.
• Meta clarified that private messages and data from users under 18 will not be included in the AI training datasets.
• The initiative aims to enhance AI models' understanding of European languages, cultures, and local nuances, aligning Meta with similar practices by competitors like Google and OpenAI.