As many have noticed, Facebook will start using content that people have posted - often in good faith - to train their AI models. This is not GDPR compliant! Inga Strümke has decided to delete her account.
"But I can't delete my Facebook account," you (and I!) might say! Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp have long become part of the infrastructure I use for both work and personal life.
Until authorities stop Meta from moving forward with this: Here is a small tutorial video I created that goes through the steps to opt-out from having your content used for AI training.
Here’s how to do it:
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Go to Facebook Settings:
- Open Facebook and click on your profile picture at the top right.
- Select "Settings & Privacy" and then "Settings".
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Navigate to Privacy Settings:
- In the left menu, click on "Privacy".
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Find the Section on AI Training:
- Scroll down to find a section related to data usage for AI training.
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Submit an Objection:
- There are a few text fields where you are asked to explain why you do not want your content used for AI training. This seems to be processed automatically, but I’m not sure if they review the content. I used a text I found on Reddit from an anonymous poster. This worked for me:
Text You Can Use:
Please tell us how this processing impacts you.
"The processing of my information to train Meta's AI impacts me by compromising my privacy and personal data security. I am concerned about the potential misuse or unauthorized access to my data, as well as the lack of control over how my information is used. This processing makes me feel uneasy about sharing content on Meta's platforms, affecting my overall user experience and trust in Meta's commitment to data protection."
Please provide any additional information that could help us review your objection.
"To further support my objection, I want to highlight that I value my privacy and believe that my personal data should not be used for purposes beyond my original intent of sharing it on Meta's platforms. I am particularly concerned about the implications of generative AI using my personal posts, photos, and interactions without my explicit consent. Ensuring my data is not used in this manner would help restore my confidence in using Meta's services and respect my privacy preferences. Additionally, the increasing number of data breaches and privacy violations across various platforms heightens my concern about how my data might be used or exposed in ways that I did not agree to."
Summary
While it may feel challenging to protect your privacy on platforms like Facebook, it’s important to be proactive. Follow the steps above to prevent Meta from using your data to train their AI models. Your privacy is valuable, and it’s worth taking these steps to protect it.
Orignal from Linkedin - Martin Smestad Hansen