Meta to Start Using Public Posts on Facebook, Instagram in UK to...
Meta Platforms has announced its plans to resume training its AI models using public content shared by adults on Facebook and Instagram in the UK. This decision comes after the company had temporarily halted the training in response to regulatory challenges in the region.
Training with Public Posts
The company revealed that it will leverage public posts, including photos, captions, and comments, to train its generative artificial intelligence models. However, the training content will exclude private messages and information from users under the age of 18.
Regulatory Feedback and Updates
Meta's pause in training its AI models in the UK was prompted by regulatory feedback, particularly from the Irish privacy regulator. This delay also allowed the company to address requests from Britain's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Meta expressed optimism about the engagement with regulatory authorities, stating that it will facilitate the introduction of AI products in the UK at an expedited pace.
User Notifications and Transparency
Facebook and Instagram users in the UK can expect in-app notifications starting next week, informing them about the company's procedures and providing details on how users can opt-out of having their data utilized for training purposes.
Collaboration with NVIDIA
Meanwhile, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to enhance the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence applications using the "ALLaM" Arabic language model. This partnership aims to enhance the model's effectiveness and capabilities through NVIDIA's advanced technological expertise.
Global AI Summit Highlights
The collaboration was unveiled during the third Global AI (GAIN) Summit in Riyadh, attended by key figures such as SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi. The partnership will enable the ALLaM model to benefit from NVIDIA's NeMo platform, empowering developers with user-friendly tools to build innovative AI applications.
Advancements in AI Infrastructure
Through this collaboration, SDAIA will strengthen its supercomputing infrastructure, with plans to establish one of the largest high-performance data centers in the Middle East and North Africa. By integrating NVIDIA's cutting-edge technologies, including the Triton Inference Server and TensorRT software, SDAIA is poised to lead the Kingdom in AI-powered transformation and digital innovation on a global scale.
