Meta to Use Public Facebook and Instagram Posts in UK for AI Training

Meta resumes AI training with public data in the UK after addressing regulatory concerns.

Meta will train AI models using public posts from adults on Facebook and Instagram in the UK.
The AI training had been paused in mid-June due to regulatory backlash from the Irish privacy regulator.
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has now provided guidance, allowing the project to move forward.
Meta will not use private messages or data from users under 18 for AI training.
UK users will receive notifications explaining the process and how to opt out.