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Meta to Train AI Using Public European Social Media Data

European users can opt out of new AI training policy, while global users have no such option.

Overview

  • Meta will use public posts, comments, and photos from European users for AI training.
  • European users have until June 26 to opt out via notifications sent by Meta.
  • The policy has sparked legal complaints in 11 European countries over privacy concerns.
  • Meta claims compliance with EU laws, citing 'Legitimate Interests' as the legal basis.
  • Privacy advocates argue the policy should require opt-in consent rather than opt-out.