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Meta is using your personal information to train its AI engine


Millions of Facebook, Instagram and Threads users are unhappy that Meta is using their personal information, including messages and photos, to train its AI model.

Millions of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users are unhappy that Meta is using their personal information, including messages and photos, to train its AI model. The viral post spreading across platforms is similar to previous hoaxes promising to remove ads or change your feed. You’ll need to navigate to your privacy settings and find the options for “Generative AI.” Alternatively, you can visit facebook.com/privacy/genai and submit a request asking Meta not to use your information.

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