by Olivier Acuña Barba •Published: May 27, 2025•11:48•3 minutes read
Today, May 27th, is your last chance to opt out of Meta AI using Facebook and Instagram data. Steps below | Credit: ShutterStock
Mark Zuckerberg’s Tech Giant Company Meta trained the artificial intelligence (AI) software Meta AI on Tuesday using Facebook and Instagram posts from EU users. But today is your last chance to say no. Below are instructions on how to opt out.
The US-based tech company will analyze all public content shared by European Union users to enhance its AI model. The Facebook parent movement came after Meta launched AI technology in Europe last month. This was originally announced in June 2024 but Reuters, Reuters, delayed regulatory concerns about data protection and privacy. It has been reported recently.
The UK news outlet added that Meta AI was launched in the US in 2023, but its deployment in Europe faced several regulatory issues due to the EU’s strict privacy and transparency rules. Meta said EU people using Facebook and Instagram will start receiving notifications explaining what data the company will use. Users are also expected to receive a link to a form that they can use their data to reject for training purposes.
Meta does not use data under the age of 18
Zuckerberg’s company said it will use data such as user queries and questions about meta AI. However, it states that private messages and public data from accounts of users under the age of 18 will not be used in training.
On May 14, Austrian advocacy group NOYB (none of your business) announced it would seek an injunction against the meta, which could lead to considerable claims if the tech giant proceeded with plans to use European personal data to train AI models.
NOYB, led by privacy activist Max Schlems, said it sent Meta a letter of suspension and abolition. This cited legitimate interest based on EU privacy regulations for using user data to train and develop generic AI models and other AI tools that can be shared with third parties.
“The European Court of Justice has already determined that Meta cannot assert “legitimate interests” in targeting users in advertising. How do you have to be “legitimate interest” to suck all the data from AI training? ” Schlem responded to Mehta’s statement.
Germany and Ireland refuse to take action against the meta
The German Data Protection Agency (DPA) initially said it was trying to stop Meta’s AI plans, but later betrayed it. Tuesday, Euractiv I’ve been confirmed The DPA has decided that the emergency process to stop Meta’s plans will not be the only EU regulator to control the tech giant. The decision from the DPA was simply to suspend training programs in Germany.
“German isolated emergency procedures are not the right path given the EU-wide assessment of meta practices,” the Hamburg DPA told Euractiv. The decision also takes into account a decision from the Cologne District Court on Friday, allowing Meta to continue mining data to train the model.
Released by Irish authorities overseeing compliance with Meta’s data protection regulations statement On May 21, he said he was not opposed to Meta’s AI plan either. Several websites, including Euro News, have posted instructions on how to opt out as it is the last day of today.
Opt out on Facebook:
- You can also click on this link after logging in to your account.
- Alternatively, click on the account icon in the top right corner and select Settings & Privacy, then Privacy Center.
- On the left is a drop-down menu labeled “How Meta Uses Information for Generated AI Models and Features.” Before clicking “Object Rights” click it to scroll down.
- Enter your email address at the bottom of the form and click (Submit).
- You must receive an email and notification on your Facebook account to confirm successful requests.
Opt out on Instagram:
- Log in to your account, visit your profile page and click on the 3 rows in the top right corner. Next, click Settings and Privacy.
- Scroll to Details and Support and click (arbout). Next, click on “Privacy Policy.” At the top of the page, click Learn more about object rights.
- Enter your email address at the bottom of the form and click (Submit).
- You then need to receive both emails and notifications on your Facebook account to confirm successful requests.
