Meta announced on Monday that it’s going to train its AI models on public content, such as posts and comments on Facebook and Instagram, in the EU after previously pausing its plans to do so in response to regulatory pressure due to data privacy concerns. The company will start training its AI on users’ content in the EU this week, it said. Users’ interactions with Meta AI will also be used to train its models.
Big Move in AI: Meta to Train Models on Public EU Content!
Meta has declared a significant shift in its approach to AI model training, opting to utilize publicly available content from the European Union. This initiative is set to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of AI applications across its platforms, specifically tailored for the EU market.
The decision allows Meta to fine-tune its AI technologies using a vast array of data sources including publicly shared articles, social media posts, and other digital content that is available to the general public in the EU. This method aims to make the AI models more adaptive and responsive to the cultural and linguistic diversity found within Europe.
Meta emphasizes that this move aligns with EU regulations concerning data privacy and digital ethics. By using public content, Meta aims to uphold high standards of user privacy and data protection, ensuring that the training processes comply with GDPR and other relevant laws.
This strategic shift is expected to significantly boost the performance of Meta’s AI applications, making them more efficient and user-friendly for European users. It also marks an important step in Meta’s ongoing efforts to customize and enhance user experience on a regional basis, acknowledging the unique needs and preferences of different global user bases.
By training AI models on a wide range of public content, Meta not only aims to enhance the sophistication of its technology but also to foster a more engaging and relevant experience for users across the European Union.
Meanwhile, the DPC is not moving on entirely from scrutinizing how large language model creators are training their AI services. Last week, the regulator announced it was investigating xAI’s training of Grok.
