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Instagram will use users' content to train it's AI


Your Facebook and Instagram posts are a buffet of data for hungry AI models.

The company's data sharing practices caught people's attention recently after a Facebook notification was sent to users in Europe informing them about an update to the privacy policy as Meta rolls out new generative AI features in the region. "I'm legit shocked by the design of @Meta's new notification informing us they want to use the content we post to train their AI models," said X user Tantacrul who detailed the many steps required. Once you've chosen the relevant option, Meta then requires you to fill out your country of residence, name, email, and specific evidence explaining why you're submitting your request.

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