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META wants to automatically use data of European users to train its AI models in the future. Among them: publicly available information on Instagram and Facebook. We’ll tell you how can you object.
Meta AI has been available in the USA since the end of 2023. With a delay of over a year, the AI assistant started in Germany in March 2025.
On Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Threads and on Facebook Messenger, users have access to the AI assistant. This is displayed via a small blue ring and can also be activated.
Meta wants to train them specifically for Europe to improve artificial intelligence. For this purpose, public data should be used by European users. If you do not want to make your data available for AI training, you can object.
Why does Meta want to use European data for AI training?
Criticism of data protectionists had already led to Meta had to postpone the start of his AI assistant in Europe by more than a year. Now Meta Ai is also available in Europe and answers on WhatsApp, Instagram and Co. Questions or translated texts.
Meta itself now wants to train his AI especially for the European market. For that are According to the US group the data of European users also necessary.
We believe that we are responsible for developing AI that is not only available for Europeans, but was also developed for them. It is therefore so important that our generative AI models are trained with a variety of data so that they can understand the incredible and diverse nuances and complexities that make up European communities.
Because Meta AI should also be able to understand dialects and colloquial language. In addition, the AI should “hyperlocal knowledge and the different ways how different countries use humor and sarcasm in our products”.
So you can object
Despite criticism, there will only be a so-called opt-out solution after the publication of Meta AI. Users must therefore actively object if they want to prohibit the use of their data for META’s AI training. Use is automatically activated via the default settings in the Meta apps.
Meanwhile, Meta assures that it only uses data from adult users for its AI training. This is how data protection law should be observed. Even private chats should not flow into the training of Meta AI.
So far, no data from European users should have been used for AI training. But that should change soon. Because the US group is currently gradually making users Objection form available. Basic Thinking could already access it. Apparently not all users are reported.
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As a tech industry expert, I have serious concerns about Meta’s plan to train AI using EU user data. While AI training is a critical component of developing advanced technologies, using personal data without explicit consent raises significant ethical and legal issues.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union mandates that individuals have control over their personal data and must give explicit consent for its use. Training AI with user data without clear consent violates these laws and undermines user trust in technology companies.
Furthermore, using personal data for AI training without proper safeguards in place can lead to privacy breaches and potential misuse of sensitive information. It is essential for companies like Meta to prioritize user privacy and data protection, and to ensure that all data usage is transparent and in compliance with regulations.
In conclusion, while AI training is essential for technological advancement, it must be done ethically and responsibly, with the utmost respect for user privacy and data protection. Meta’s plan to train AI with EU user data without clear consent is concerning and should be met with strong objections from regulators, industry experts, and users alike.
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