Meta is using user data to train its AI models. While it is possible to opt out of the data collection program, it’s not an easy process – here’s how you can do it.
Like anyAI program, Meta’sAI toolsalso need vast data to be trained upon. The company is sharing Facebook user data with third parties to make its generative AI tools more efficient and powerful.
Some users in the EU and UK havereceived alertsfrom the social media platform stating that it will use “personal information from third parties to develop and improve AI at Meta.”
This hasconcerned some userswho do not want their personal information or shared posts to be used to train the AI system at Meta. An artistexplainedthey might want to “start selling prints in the future, so I’m trying to keep the rights to my images close to my chest.”
While the company has added an option to let users opt out of its data harvesting plans, the process is pretty complicated.
Opting out in the UK / EU
If you’re in the UK / EU region and have received this alert onFacebookthat says, “We’re planning new AI features for you. Learn how we use your information”, you can follow the below process to opt-out.
Users in the US and other regions may need to prove that the AI in Meta’s models has processed their information. They’ll be required to share examples of prompts that resulted in personal information appearing in a response from an AI at Meta model.
Here’s how users from the US and other countries can stop Meta from harvesting your data to train its AI tools.
Remember that submitting the form doesn’t guarantee that your data will be scrapped in both cases. Meta will manually review each request and decide what action must be taken. Moreover, deletion of data may only mean that the existing data has been deleted, Facebook may continue to harvest your information.
Jitendra Soni was a Tech Writer on Dexerto’s UK Team. An expert in tech, especially smartphones, he has almost 10 years of experience. He spearheaded the TechRadar India editorial operations and has written for TechRadar, TechRadar Pro, Free Press Journal, Mobile Scout, IB Times Singapore, Indulge Express, and more.
