Meta Resumes E.U. AI Training Using Public User Data After Pause
Meta has announced that it will resume training its artificial intelligence (AI) models in the European Union using public data shared by adults, nearly a year after pausing its efforts due to data protection concerns from Irish regulators. According to a report by The Hacker News, this training aims to support millions of people and businesses in Europe by enhancing the understanding and reflection of cultures, languages, and history within the generative AI models.
Public Data Collection and Training
Users' posts, comments, and interactions with Meta AI will be utilized for training and improving the AI models. It's important to note that private messages between friends and family, as well as data from accounts below the age of 18, will not be included in this process. Users in the region will receive notifications detailing the types of data being used and the significance of this data in enhancing AI and the overall user experience. The notifications will also provide an opt-out link for users who wish to object to the collection of their public data for AI training.
Meta has assured that it will respect all objection forms submitted by users, in addition to those that have been previously received. The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has approved this AI training initiative, emphasizing that it complies with the stringent data protection laws in the EU.
Expansion of Meta AI in the E.U.
Recently, Meta launched Meta AI across its digital platforms in the European Union, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The company has highlighted that it is following the lead of other tech giants like Google and OpenAI, who have also utilized data from European users to train and enhance their AI models.
Apple's Approach to AI Development
Meanwhile, Apple has released a report detailing its use of techniques such as differential privacy and synthetic data generation to improve various features within Apple Intelligence. This includes enhancements to Genmoji, Image Playground, Image Wand, Memories Creation, and Writing Tools, all while prioritizing user privacy when sharing Device Analytics information with Apple.
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