Meta Halts AI Training on EU User Data Amid Privacy Concerns

June 15, 2024 at 03:54AM Meta is postponing the training of its large language models using adult user content from Facebook and Instagram in the EU after a request from the Irish DPC. Meta plans to use personal data but is facing regulatory backlash for not seeking explicit consent. The delays affect bringing AI benefits … Read more

Meta’s AI-Powered Ray-Bans Portend Privacy Issues

December 15, 2023 at 05:19PM Meta is introducing AI-integrated smart glasses through an early access program. By using the wake phrase “Hey Meta,” users can control features and access real-time information. However, concerns have been raised over extensive data collection and ambiguous privacy policies. The new glasses aim to address the underwhelming sales of the … Read more

AI’s Future Could be Open-Source or Closed. Tech Giants Are Divided as They Lobby Regulators

December 5, 2023 at 03:06PM Meta and IBM established the AI Alliance to promote open science in AI development amidst varying tech giant stances on AI regulation and whether it should be open-source or proprietary. Meeting Takeaways: 1. Meta (Facebook’s parent company) and IBM have collaborated to form a new initiative known as the AI … Read more