Meta will begin using public content from Facebook and Instagram users in the UK to train its AI models. This move comes after the company paused its plans due to regulatory concerns in June. Users will receive in-app notifications explaining how they can object to their data being used.
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- Meta to use public Facebook and Instagram posts for AI training in the UK.
- Decision follows regulatory backlash and pause in Europe in mid-June.
- Only public content from adult users will be used; excludes private messages and data from users under 18.
- Users in the UK to receive in-app notifications on how to object to data use.
- The Irish privacy regulator and the UK’s ICO previously expressed concerns over Meta’s data usage.
- Meta simplified the process for users to object to their data being used.
- Training to include photos, captions, and comments shared publicly.
- Meta aims to bring AI to its products in the UK “much sooner” following positive engagement with regulators.
- Previous backlash from advocacy group NOYB over EU’s privacy rules compliance.
- Meta extended the window for users to object to their data processing.
