Meta actually has just updated his information to train his artificial intelligence, Meta Ia, with user data. So posts, photos, videos published on its social networks. Now he has announced a new update for his privacy policy scheduled for June 16th.
Meta will update its privacy policy for users in Europe. “We want to clarify some details, for example how we use the information received from third parties. These updates will enter into force on June 16, 2025. “The main purpose of this information is to explain how they are collected, used, shared and protected the personal information of users on Meta Products (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger). To raise some questions, however it is the timing. In fact, Meta has just updated his information to train his artificial intelligence, Meta Ia, with user data. So Posts, photos, videos published on its social networks.
Until May 26, 2025, it was possible to oppose the use of your content published on Facebook, Instagram or Threads. The bad news is that if you have not sent the Meta Ai module it will be able to use all the contents you have published so far. The good one is that however you can prevent it from doing it in the future. The module is still available, but has only effect on content published after his sending.
In recent weeks, therefore, the spotlights have been focused on destination and in particular on how thecompany uses user data. Now the company has decided to update its privacy policy, “in this way we provide users with additional rights on how we use their data To improve products“, Meta explained.
What the risk of those who have not opposed the destination of personal data risks: there is still one thing to do
While declaring that he wants to be transparent and compliant with the GDPR, The document raises different doubts about the real possibility of control by the user, on shared data, on the legitimacy of the processing based on “legitimate interest“And on the safety of “anonymized” data. The risk is that, behind the promise of more “intelligent” and relevant products, a increasingly pervasive control.
What is written in the destination of Meta
As Meta explains on its official website: “The privacy policy illustrates how we collect, use, we share, keep and transfer information. Furthermore, it describes your rights. Each section of this information includes useful examples with a language understandable to make our practices easier to understand. We also added links to resources in which you can find out more up topics relating to the privacy of your interest“.
He then added: “We use the information available to us to provide and improve our products. This includes the personalization of functions, content and advice, such as Facebook feed, Instagram feed, stories and advertisements (if we show advertisements on Meta products). We use the information subjected to special protections that you choose to provide for these purposes, but not to show you advertisements“.
Meta argues that the processing of data takes place in compliance with the regulations and that some information is made anonymous or aggregated. However, it is not always clear to what extent the data are actually “depersonalized”, nor which third parties can access this information or how they are used for commercial purposes. The use of the data for training, combined with the progressive strengthening of customization toolsseems to push towards a model in which the user experience becomes increasingly made to measure but also more traceable.
Because Meta wants our data
In the era of artificial intelligence, the data are the new gold. The models need fresh and above all human content. And social networks are potentially an infinite resource. Especially now that, according to experts, human data are ending.
The data is needed not only to train the IA but also to refine the models, correct errors and bias and above all adapt to the context. An artificial intelligence in Italy must learn culture, language, different habits compared to one in Japan. Local data help to customize the AI behavior.
“We need the generative IA to be trained on a variety of data, so that they can understand the incredible and different shades and complexities that characterize the European communities,” explained Meta. Personalization is useful for us, but also for those who want to monetize attention. And it becomes a problem when it takes place at the expense of user privacy.
