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Meta to train AI on European users' data
Meta announced plans to use public posts and AI interactions from adult users in the European Union to train its artificial intelligence models. The company believes this data will help its AI better understand and reflect the cultures, languages, and history of the EU. Starting next week, Meta will send notifications to EU users informing them that their posts may be used to train AI.
Users will have the option to object via a form linked in the notification. Meta emphasized that private messages and data from accounts of minors under 18 will not be used. This initiative is part of Meta’s effort to integrate AI chat functionality into its messaging apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger.
Specialized AI for European Users
The company aims to create AI that is specifically designed for European users by training it on diverse data to understand nuances like dialects, local knowledge, and humor. Meta paused training its language models with public content last year pending regulatory guidance.
In December, the European Data Protection Board confirmed Meta’s approach met legal obligations. The company has engaged with the Irish Data Protection Commission and strives to bring the benefits of AI to European users while complying with laws and regulations. The move highlights the growing demand for AI training data and the tension between technological advancement and data privacy.
Future of AI and Data Privacy
As AI continues to evolve, the debate over data ownership and usage is likely to intensify, with Meta’s decision potentially influencing the broader tech industry.
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