Facebook and Instagram are using your data to train AI: Learn how to protect it
Meta has paused plans to train AI models in Europe due to privacy laws, whereas, in the U.S., Facebook and Instagram continue to use public posts for AI training. The company has been using this data to enhance its chatbot and other AI capabilities.
In Europe, proposed policy changes were postponed due to user and regulatory opposition. Conversely, Meta incorporates public data from U.S. accounts without offering an opt-out option.
Meta acknowledged this usage of public information across the internet, stressing their commitment to responsible AI development.
Understand the impact: AI models, including Meta’s, train using data from public social media posts, unlike companies like Google and OpenAI that use data from publishers and small websites.
For U.S. users, there’s no definitive way to prevent Meta from using their data, unlike in the EU where laws demand disclosure and opt-out options.
Protect your data by making accounts private:
- On Facebook:
– Open the app.
– Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
– Navigate to Audience and visibility > Posts.
– Choose an option other than “Public”.
- On Instagram:
– Open your profile.
– Tap the menu in the top-right corner > Settings and privacy.
– Toggle your account to private.
Consider data removal services: These can help manage and remove your information from online sources over time.
Key takeaway: There’s a pressing need for stronger data protection laws in the U.S. to give users control over their data, similar to Europe.
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Source: Facebook, Instagram are using your data to train AI: Learn how to protect it.
