Meta to Train AI on User Data: Act Now to Object

Meta's AI Data Collection Sparks User Concerns Vienna, Austria – Meta's announcement that it will begin training its artificial intelligence on user data from platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp has prompted widespread concern among users. The company plans to use data such as names, profile pictures, posts, and comments to improve its AI algorithms, starting this Tuesday. However, users are given a limited window to object. "Your data is valuable, and you have a right to control how it's used," says Idan Hanin, in a recent video by Zeit im Bild, a leading Austrian news outlet. The video highlights the ease of opting out and urges users to act promptly. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to object through Instagram's privacy settings. Users are advised to go to their profile settings, locate the "Privacy Center," click on "object," scroll down, enter their email address, and click "send." The deadline for objection is midnight today, May 26th. This development raises questions about data privacy and the ethical implications of using personal information to train AI. While Meta insists the data will be used responsibly, the short timeframe for objection has led to criticism. The urgency of the situation underscores the ongoing debate about the balance between technological advancement and individual privacy rights.