Goodbye, AI.
Instagram and Facebook users have posted messages of protest on the social media apps in an attempt to stop them from using their data to train Meta AI, but it may all be to no avail.
The statement “Goodbye Meta AI” was shared by over 600,000 people, including celebrities like Julianne Moore. Tom Brady Social media platforms like Facebook and Ashley Tisdale don't actually protect their users' data from being used to train the tech giants' AI software.
“You have been advised by your lawyer to post this or legal action may be taken,” the message read.
“Because Meta is now a public entity, all members are required to post a similar statement, and if you do not post at least once, you are deemed to have consented to your information and photos being used,” the statement continues. “I have not authorized Meta or anyone else to use my personal data, profile information, or photos.”
However, this block of text does not actually prohibit Meta from scraping users' public content for training purposes, but is simply a spreading hoax.
“Sharing this story does not constitute a valid challenge,” a Mehta spokesperson said. BBC.
The post wasCopy and paste” — has even been labeled “fake information” online by third-party fact-checkers at Meta. Top Stories.
Meta Launch of generative AI function A year ago, the company assured users in a press release that only “publicly shared posts” on the platform were used to train the system.
“We did not train these models using people's private posts,” the company wrote, “and we did not use the content of private messages with friends or family to train our AI.”
Drag queen and former “American Idol” contestant Ava Vox Facebook Earlier this month, the company warned users that Meta has “full authority” to use their data in accordance with their agreed-upon terms of use, and that re-shared text blocks do nothing to protect their privacy.
“Guys, please stop posting stupid 'goodbye meta AI' posts,” Vox wrote.
“Hackers use such posts to target gullible and vulnerable people and find easy profiles to break into,” she continued.
“Stop being such a naive person and be more aware of internet safety and security. Sharing or posting such stupid posts will only make you a target for hackers.”
Artificial intelligence training raises concerns about data privacy Europeans can opt out of Meta AI According to local laws, US users You won't get the same protection, instead you can only set your profile to private.
“Currently, there is no opt-out feature, [for U.S. users]we built In-Platform Tools “We have developed an app that allows you to remove personal information from chats with Meta AI,” a Meta representative said. Wired.
