Recently, the editor of Downcodes learned that Meta Platforms, in response to the request of the Brazilian National Data Protection Agency (ANPD), will provide Brazilian users with a detailed explanation of how their personal data can be used to train generative artificial intelligence. This move aims to improve the transparency of data use and protect user privacy, and reflects Meta's increasing emphasis on global data privacy protection. This move also indicates that with the rapid development of AI, how to balance technological innovation and user privacy will become a common challenge faced by technology companies.
Recently, social media giant Meta Platforms announced that it will explain to Brazilian users how their personal data will be used to train generative artificial intelligence (AI). The decision was taken at the request of Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to increase transparency and protect user privacy.
Starting Tuesday, Meta's Brazilian users will receive relevant information via email and notifications on Facebook and Instagram. These notifications will explain in detail how Meta plans to use users' data for AI training. Furthermore, users will have the option to refuse Meta's use of their data for this purpose. This is undoubtedly a major protection of user privacy rights.
The ANPD previously suspended Meta's new privacy policy in July due to concerns over how personal data was used for AI training. However, last Friday the ANPD decided to revoke the suspension because Meta had agreed to provide relevant disclosure information. In response to ANPD's concerns, Meta also suspended tools using generative AI in Brazil at the time, including the popular AI sticker-making feature for WhatsApp. WhatsApp has a large number of users in Brazil, so the measure has attracted widespread attention.
When asked whether Meta would resume the use of these generative AI tools after the ANPD lifts the suspension, Meta said the previous suspension was to consult with the ANPD to resolve concerns about the use of AI. It has not yet been revealed whether these features will be restarted.
The measures taken by Meta in Brazil this time reflect the global emphasis on the use of personal data and privacy protection. With the rapid development of generative AI, how to balance the relationship between technological innovation and user privacy will become an important issue that more and more technology companies need to face.
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? The specific ways in which Meta will disclose personal data among Brazilian users for AI training.
? Users can choose to refuse Meta from using their data for generative AI training.
? Brazil’s National Data Protection Authority has lifted the suspension of Meta’s new privacy policy, indicating that the two parties have reached some consensus.
Meta’s move provides a reference for global technology companies. In the AI era, user data privacy protection is crucial, and transparency and user choice are the keys to winning user trust. The editor of Downcodes will continue to pay attention to the subsequent development of this incident.