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Meta warned for use of personal data for AI training by German state organization

( May 6, 2025, 14:57 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms’ social media sites Instagram and Facebook have been warned over their use of personal user data for AI training by the consumer organization of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The Verbraucherzentrale NRW said today that the procedure violates European data protection law, and that the blanket reference to “legitimate interest” isn't sufficient. The organization is considering further legal steps if Meta doesn't respond.The press release from the German consumer organization follows:...

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