Since the advent of generative AI, there has been a debate on how these models are trained and what data they use. Reports have suggested that the companies are using users’ personal data to train these models. Now, Meta has updated its help resource centre with a form that allows users to opt out from providing their data to train generative AI models.
According to a report by CNBC, Facebook users can delete some personal information that can be used by the company in the training of generative AI models. The updated Facebook help center resource section includes a form titled “Generative AI Data Subject Rights,” which allows users to “submit requests related to your third party information being used for generative AI model training.”
Meta refers to third-party information as data “that is publicly available on the internet or licensed sources.” According to the company, this kind of information can represent some of the “billions of pieces of data” used to train generative AI models that “use predictions and patterns to create new content.”
Meta has already said that it collects public information on the web in addition to licensing data from other providers. Blog posts, for example, can include personal information, such as someone’s name and contact information, Meta said.
However, there is no information whether the users’ personal data includes their activity on Facebook-owned properties, such as their public comments and Instagram photos.
How to delete Facebook data used for training generative AI models:
According to a report by CNBC, Facebook users can delete some personal information that can be used by the company in the training of generative AI models. The updated Facebook help center resource section includes a form titled “Generative AI Data Subject Rights,” which allows users to “submit requests related to your third party information being used for generative AI model training.”
Meta refers to third-party information as data “that is publicly available on the internet or licensed sources.” According to the company, this kind of information can represent some of the “billions of pieces of data” used to train generative AI models that “use predictions and patterns to create new content.”
Meta has already said that it collects public information on the web in addition to licensing data from other providers. Blog posts, for example, can include personal information, such as someone’s name and contact information, Meta said.
However, there is no information whether the users’ personal data includes their activity on Facebook-owned properties, such as their public comments and Instagram photos.
How to delete Facebook data used for training generative AI models:
- Go to the “Generative AI Data Subject Rights” form on Meta’s privacy policy page.
- Click “Learn more and submit requests here.”
- Choose the second option to delete any of the personal information from those third-party data sources used for training.
After selecting the option, users will need to pass a security check test, however, a bug may have reportedly hampered form completion.
