Instagram/Facebook: Don’t fall for this fake AI post! | Life & Knowledge
Hundreds of thousands of Instagram users, including actresses Julianne Moore and Ashley Tisdale, have shared a post in which they supposedly revoke Meta's right to train its artificial intelligence with their data.
“Goodbye Meta AI,” it says, before the user explains that he “does not give Meta or anyone else permission to use personal data, profile information or photos.” Many users fear that in the future personal images, videos and texts will be used by artificial intelligence outside of their own profile.
But: this one post does NOT work as a contradiction!
The viral one Instagram-Story is actually a reuse of an old, equally ineffective post. And MetaInsiders have confirmed to Sky News, among others, that it is not considered a valid form of objection to their new AI guidelines.
It is now being flagged as “false information” by fact-checkers on Instagram. However, there is another, effective way to appeal.
Meta provides a form called “Submit an Appeal” on Instagram and Facebook. This is displayed when you are logged in. The users then have to explain why their data should not be used to train the AI. This link will take you to the objection form.
Important to know: In order for Meta to agree to the objection, it may be necessary to enter arguments in the “Additional context” text field.
This is what the consumer advice center advises
The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Center has already made suggestions about how users can argue:
- “I own the copyright to my posted data and do not grant any right of use for AI applications.”
- “I am afraid that the information I posted will be republished in the wrong context.”
- “I generally feel uncomfortable with the idea of AI.”
Parent company Meta plans to feed its in-house artificial intelligence Meta AI with user data, photos and videos. The privacy policy change was actually scheduled for June 26th. After pressure from data protection advocates, the launch in Europe was postponed.
However, you should actively object if the plans take effect at a later date!