Meta Resumes Using UK User Data to Train AI Models
Meta Platforms has revived plans to use data from UK user posts on Facebook and Instagram to train its AI models. The social media giant has announced that it will soon begin incorporating data from adult accounts in the UK and Brazil to enhance its AI capabilities.
Regulatory Approval Granted
After facing regulatory challenges in the UK and EU, Meta has received approval from the Information Commissionerâs Office (ICO), the UKâs data protection authority, to proceed with its AI training initiatives. The company reported positive engagements with the ICO, which paved the way for Meta to use first-party data under the âLegitimate Interestsâ legal basis. This approval marks a significant step forward after previous objections had temporarily stalled Metaâs plans.
Meta clarified that it would not use private messages between friends and family to train its AI models. Additionally, data from accounts belonging to users under the age of 18 will remain excluded from the training process. The company emphasized that only public posts from adult users on Facebook and Instagram will be used, ensuring compliance with privacy standards and protecting the information of younger users.
