Meta To Notify Users Of This Country About AI Data Usage Amid...
Meta has announced that it will be informing users in Brazil about the utilization of data for training their AI models to align with the Data Protection authority. This move comes following a request from Brazil's data protection authority.
Meta Platforms, a prominent player in the social networking realm, disclosed that it will be notifying citizens in Brazil about the specific ways in which their personal data will be employed to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Users using Meta in Brazil will have the option to opt out of allowing the company to leverage their data for the training of generative AI. The company made it clear that users in Brazil will begin receiving these notifications via email and through alerts on Facebook and Instagram.
ANPD's Approval
Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) had initially suspended Meta's new privacy policy in July concerning the use of personal data for AI training. However, they later rescinded this decision, acknowledging Meta's commitment to providing the necessary disclosures.
It was during this period that Meta decided to pause the relevant tools while engaging with the ANPD to address the authority's apprehensions regarding the application of generative AI.
Resumption of Services
When questioned by Reuters, Meta reiterated that the suspension was in place during negotiations with the ANPD. The company did not confirm whether it would resume the utilization of these tools once the ANPD lifted the suspension.
Starlink's Compliance
On a separate note, Elon Musk's Starlink has agreed to adhere to a court order in Brazil by blocking access to X in the country. This decision came after initially refusing to comply with the order. The situation escalated as Starlink continued to provide access to X despite the platform being prohibited, potentially facing penalties as a result.
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