A German court dismissed an injunction request from consumer protection groups, ruling that Meta's use of Facebook and Instagram user data to train AI systems did not violate EU laws. The court stated that processing user data without consent was legitimate for developing AI, as it could not be achieved through less intrusive means. Meta is set to utilize publicly available data, and the court acknowledged efforts made to inform users about this decision. Despite the ruling, consumer groups express ongoing concerns about the legality of such data usage.
Meta is pursuing a legitimate end by using the data to train artificial intelligence systems, allowing them to process user data without consent.
The training of AI systems cannot be achieved by other equally effective, less intrusive means, indicating the court's support for Meta's data usage.
The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Centre expressed concerns, stating there are still considerable doubts about the legality of Meta's use of user data.
Noyb has taken action against Meta, sending a cease-and-desist letter as potential precursor to an injunction request or class-action lawsuit.
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