Ask HN: On what grounds can I object to Meta using my info for AI training?

#1

Post by Flenser » Fri, May 31, 2024, 10:32 AM UTC

Meta have emailed saying they have a "legal basis called legitimate interests for using your information to develop and improve AI"

They provide a link to a form to object to this processing:

https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/6359191084165019

It asks the these two questions:

Please tell us how this processing impacts you. (Required)

Please provide any additional information that could help us review your objection. (Optional)

On what grounds can I object?

Re: Ask HN: On what grounds can I object to Meta using my info for AI training?

#2

Post by ajmdjj » Fri, May 31, 2024, 11:06 AM UTC

None.. I don’t think you really can.

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#3

Post by beretguy » Fri, May 31, 2024, 11:06 AM UTC

Just delete all of your Facebook data and account.

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#4

Post by lobito14 » Fri, May 31, 2024, 11:08 AM UTC

What you do on FB belongs to Meta and they basically can do whatever they want with your data. You're the product.

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#5

Post by chrisjj » Fri, May 31, 2024, 12:22 PM UTC

> they have a "legal basis called legitimate interests for using your information to develop and improve AI"

UK?

I much doubt that would wash.

Report to the ICO.

Re: Ask HN: On what grounds can I object to Meta using my info for AI training?

#6

Post by reify » Fri, May 31, 2024, 3:03 PM UTC

A nuclear warhead by post with a very very very angry letter explaining that, you also have a "legal Basis to stop you using my personal stuff".

Apart from that, forget about it and go off grid and accept that you have been a muppet!

Do people not think about the future, take responsibility or consider the consequences of their actions.

Like sharing all that data in the first place!

Re: Ask HN: On what grounds can I object to Meta using my info for AI training?

#7

Post by chrisjj » Fri, May 31, 2024, 9:48 PM UTC

chrisjj wrote: post #5

> they have a "legal basis called legitimate interests for using your information to develop and improve AI" UK? I much doubt that would wash. Report to the ICO.

PS See https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40540655