Do you really have control of your own information? Following a unique step, Meta – the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads – has introduced a feature that allows users to request the removal of their data from this training material. The operation is implemented via an online form and subsequently prevents user information from being incorporated into the AI models.
This article uncovers everything about it.
How To Ask Meta Not Train Its AI Models On Your Personal Info?
An objection form is made available to users, who, depending on their geographical location, may qualify to govern how their data is utilized by Meta's AI system. This form serves multiple purposes: it allows users to delete, inspect, or amend information about themselves that may have been sourced from third parties and included in the training of a neural network.
For example, data such as the name of a person, professional details, or contact information – possibly mentioned in a public blog post – could be included in the data Meta uses for training. The good news is that, with this new resource, if users do not wish to give this kind of information, they can request to have it removed.
Limitations And Clarifications
It's crucial to note that this policy solely covers data from third-party sources. Personal data directly uploaded to Meta's social media platforms is not included. Therefore, Meta retains the ability to use text from posts or comments, or even photos shared on Facebook or Instagram, for the training of its AI models.
In essence, this policy grants users slightly more autonomy over data sourced from outside Meta's network.
And What Is The Purpose Of Data For Meta?
Meta has expressed that it requires vast amounts of data for efficient model training. Thus, the company harnesses a mix of public data, licensed data, and data from Meta's products and services. Though this may include personal information, such data isn't specifically tied to any Meta account.
Interestingly, it was revealed that Meta's latest large language model, Llama 2, was not trained on any user data, but, anyway, with various AI models capable of producing text, images, code, and music under its belt, Meta is a significant player in the AI world.
The introduction of this new feature illustrates its efforts to empower users with more control over their data. However, users must be aware of the extent and limitations of this control.
As Meta continues to evolve, so too will the conversation around data usage and privacy. Keep reading DataHand's news to know everything about it!
