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Meta asked about AI data processing in EU when adults post images of children

( April 29, 2025, 16:12 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: European data regulators have asked Meta Platforms for information about what happens with data processing when adults post images of children on its platforms, according to a statement by the Italian data watchdog. From the end of May, Meta must use only the personal data of users who haven't objected to their data being used to train the company’s own AI models, but it's not clear what will happen to the data of children who are included in posts by adult users, according to the watchdog. The authorities are questioning whether Meta’s processing conforms with its choice of legitimate interest as the legal basis, and whether the opt-outs are effective.Statement, in Italian, follows:...

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