Urgent decision: Meta may use user data for AI training
a year ago
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- The Cologne Higher Regional Court rejected a consumer advocate's application to stop Meta from using Facebook data for AI training.
- Meta plans to use data from European Facebook and Instagram users aged 18+ for AI training starting May 27, including past and future data unless users opt out.
- The court ruled Meta did not violate GDPR or DMA, stating AI training is a legitimate purpose and users were informed and can object.
- Consumer advocates argue sensitive data could be used without explicit consent, but the court found no immediate legal violation.
- The decision is final, but parties can pursue further legal action. Consumer groups and data protection officials remain critical.