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Meta warns of economic harm if German group seeks AI model injunction

( May 6, 2025, 16:19 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Meta Platforms has said a possible injunction request by the North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Center against its AI model training would present a "major setback" to German consumers. The Verbraucherzentrale NRW said Meta should seek users' consent for their personal data to train AI models rather than using the “legitimate interest” legal basis. Meta said in a blogpost that its AI model training is common practice in the industry, and that the possible injunction "threatens German AI innovation and economic growth."The statement in German follows:...

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