Overview
- Users must submit the opt-out form by May 27 to block Meta’s access to their public Facebook and Instagram posts for AI training
- Opting out after the deadline only stops future data collection and does not remove already acquired information
- The process involves accessing the Privacy Center in Facebook or Instagram, clicking “oppose,” and providing the email linked to the account
- Public posts, stories, reels and comments are eligible for exclusion while private messages on WhatsApp and Messenger remain protected
- Consumer associations have raised GDPR compliance concerns and several legal challenges are in progress