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Meta to train AI on EU users' public posts and comments starting this week

Meta’s new policy lets it use your public posts and AI interactions for training.

Deep Dive

Meta announced it will begin training its AI models on public content from EU users, including posts, comments, and interactions with its AI, starting this week. This marks a policy shift in how Meta uses data for AI development within the European Union.

Key Points
  • Training begins this week on EU users' public posts, comments, and AI interactions.
  • Meta’s Llama models are expected to benefit from the expanded European dataset.
  • Policy shift occurs under EU privacy laws, with opt-out options available for users.

Why It Matters

Shapes AI training norms in Europe, forcing professionals to rethink data privacy and compliance strategies.