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If You're In the UK or EU, Here's How to Object to Meta's AI Training

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Briefings

Meta updated its commercial terms to allow AI training on user content, originally set for October 30 but delayed to November 20 due to backlash. UK and EU users can object to this data use via Instagram privacy settings, but access is restricted to those regions. EU users must comply with GDPR and the AI Act, while UK users face similar data protection rules. Users outside the UK/EU cannot currently object to Meta AI training.

Key points

• Meta delayed the effective date of its AI training terms from October 30 to November 20 following backlash from UK and EU users.
• UK and EU users can object to Meta AI training through Instagram privacy settings, but access is restricted to those regions.

Context

Meta updated its commercial terms to allow AI training on user content, originally set for October 30 but delayed to November 20 due to backlash. EU users must comply with GDPR and the AI Act, while UK users face similar data protection rules. Users outside the UK/EU cannot currently object to Meta AI training.

Limitations

Access to objection forms is restricted to UK and EU users; users outside these regions cannot currently object to Meta AI training. Meta has not confirmed whether the objection process will remain available after the effective date change.

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