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Meta allows users to opt out of AI training using visual data from smart glasses

Meta has introduced a new opt-out feature for its smart glasses, allowing users to prevent their visual data from being used to train the company's AI models. This change, reported by multiple outlets, means users can now actively choose not to contribute their captured images and videos to Meta's AI development efforts. The company states that this data was previously used to improve AI features, and the opt-out aims to address privacy concerns.

4 articles from 3 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a shipped.

What do all outlets agree on?

3 outlets covered “Meta allows users to opt out of AI training using visual data from smart glasses”. All of them report the following:

  • Meta introduced an opt-out feature for smart glasses users
  • Users can prevent visual data from being used for AI training
  • The change addresses privacy concerns regarding data usage

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