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Meta Platforms has decided to delay the launch of its AI models in Europe following a request from the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC). The decision comes after several European advocacy groups, led by NOYB, raised concerns about Meta’s plan to use personal data from Facebook and Instagram users without explicit consent. The DPC’s request reflects broader unease among European data protection authorities about Meta’s data usage practices. Meta expressed disappointment, saying the delay hampers European innovation and competition in AI development. The company noted that without local data, it could only provide a “second-rate experience.” The DPC, however, welcomed the pause, citing extensive engagement with Meta. Additionally, the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need to protect user information rights. NOYB’s chair, Max Schrems, pointed out that while Meta has temporarily halted its plans, a formal change in the company’s privacy policy is still awaited. The situation remains fluid as regulatory bodies continue to scrutinize Meta’s approach to data usage in AI training.

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