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Meta privacy chief Egan criticizes ‘activist groups’ harming AI rollout

By Matthew Newman and Lewis Crofts ( May 15, 2025, 11:49 GMT | Insight) -- Meta Platforms’ chief privacy officer has warned that European businesses and consumers will suffer because privacy activists are trying to impede the rollout of AI services in Europe by invoking data protection violations. In an interview with MLex, Erin Egan said Europe risks becoming the “museum of the world” because activists and regulatory agitation are putting a brake on innovation.Meta Platforms’ chief privacy officer has warned that European businesses and consumers will suffer because privacy activists are trying to impede the rollout of AI services in Europe by invoking data protection violations....

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