Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is developing artificial intelligence (AI) technology tailored specifically for Europe. This AI technology takes into account linguistic, geographic, and cultural nuances unique to the region, according to a statement made by the company on Monday.
Meta will train its advanced language models using publicly shared content from users within the European Union, sourced from platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
In an interview with Reuters in September, Meta’s top policy executive mentioned that the company utilized publicly available Facebook and Instagram posts to train certain aspects of its new Meta AI virtual assistant. However, to uphold user privacy, Meta excluded any private posts shared solely among family and friends.
Last month, Meta announced its intention to inform Facebook and Instagram users in Europe and the United Kingdom about how their publicly shared information on Meta’s platforms is utilized to enhance and develop AI technology.