Internet Meta also trains AI in the EU with public posts from users
Anyone who makes public posts on Facebook and the like must expect them to be used for software training in future. Last summer, Meta postponed the EU launch of its AI software due to criticism from data protectionists. But now comes the turnaround.
15.04.2025, 04:52
SDA
Meta sees a decision by the European Data Protection Committee in December as confirmation that the Group's approach is legally permissible. Meta AI was launched in the EU last month. The software, with which users can chat, can be found behind a button with a multi-colored ring in Meta applications such as WhatsApp.
Localization should make AI more useful
Interactions between users and Meta AI are now also to be used to train the AI, as Meta announced in a blog post. The company argues that localization will enable the AI software to respond better to the needs of European users. They will soon be informed by email or in the apps about exactly what data is being used. The notifications will also contain links to objection forms.
Meta emphasizes that private conversations are not used to train the AI. In the case of underage users, the company also refrains from using publicly available posts.
