Meta Resumes AI Training Using UK User Data

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1. 🤔 Are Consumers Ready for Generative AI?

2. 🤖 Meta Resumes AI Training Using UK User Data

3. 🤝 New Task Force Established to Lead AI Data Center Expansion

4. 🤯  Quick Takes

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In the Know​

Meta Resumes AI Training Using UK User Data

Meta has announced it will resume training its AI systems using public Facebook and Instagram posts from UK users. After a pause due to regulatory concerns, Meta claims it has improved transparency and incorporated feedback to refine its "opt-out" approach.

Key Points

• Meta will begin using UK users' public content for AI training in the coming months unless users actively opt out.

• In-app notifications will inform users of the change, with Meta claiming this will help AI models better reflect British culture.

• The ICO (Information Commissioner's Office) will monitor Meta’s compliance, ensuring data protection laws are respected.

• Meta has simplified the process for users to object to their data being used, though the exact improvements remain unclear.

This move marks a significant development as Meta navigates privacy regulations while advancing its AI capabilities in the UK.

New Task Force Established to Lead AI Data Center Expansion

The Biden Administration has initiated a task force to oversee AI data center infrastructure, uniting top government officials and industry leaders. This group will streamline policies affecting data center development, ensuring smooth interagency coordination and collaboration with AI giants like Nvidia, Amazon, and OpenAI. A key focus will be on supporting AI-driven data center projects that prioritize clean, renewable energy. The task force will be led by the National Economic Council and National Security Council, and include executives from AWS, Nvidia, and Alphabet. Additionally, the Department of Energy will provide resources and guidance to developers, including support for repurposing former coal sites to enhance electricity infrastructure for new data centers.

Quick Takes

• AI Pioneer Fei-Fei Li Raises $230 Million for World Labs: Fei-Fei Li, often called the “Godmother of AI,” has secured $230 million in funding for her startup, World Labs, which is now valued at over $1 billion. The company is developing AI models to interact with the 3D world, with a target product launch in 2025.

• Meta Updates AI Content Labels on Social Platforms: Meta is shifting the “AI info” label for edited content on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads to the post’s menu, making it less visible than before. While the label will still appear for fully AI-generated content, this change may make it harder for users to distinguish AI-edited posts as editing tools become more advanced.

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