Meta Rolls Out AI Training in Europe Using Public User Data with Opt-Out Option

The company begins phased integration of its AI across platforms while notifying users about data usage and opt-out mechanisms in compliance with EU regulations.

• Meta has started training its AI models in Europe using public data from adult users who do not opt out, with notifications being sent out this week.
• The initiative focuses on capturing European linguistic and cultural nuances, such as dialects and humor, to improve AI performance.
• Private messages and data from minors will not be used for training purposes, and only public content is included in the process.
• Meta asserts that its approach complies with EU privacy laws, as confirmed by the European Data Protection Board's review of the opt-out model.
• After nearly a year of delays to align with EU regulations, Meta AI is being gradually integrated into platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp, and Threads.

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