Meta Resumes Using UK Facebook and Instagram Posts to Train AI

After regulatory approval, Meta will use public posts from UK adults to enhance AI models, with new opt-out options for users.

Meta will begin training its AI models using public content from UK Facebook and Instagram users in the coming months.
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has granted approval after Meta made changes to its data processing approach, including easier opt-out mechanisms.
Only public posts, comments, photos, and captions from adults will be used; private messages and data from users under 18 are excluded.
Meta paused similar plans in June due to regulatory concerns but has since engaged positively with the ICO to address these issues.
Users will receive in-app notifications explaining the data use and how to opt out, with the ICO monitoring compliance.