Meta to Train AI on E.U. User Data From May 27 Without Consent; Noyb Threatens Lawsuit

Meta to Train AI on E.U. User Data From May 27 Without Consent; Noyb Threatens Lawsuit

Austrian privacy advocacy group noyb has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, warning of a potential class action lawsuit over its AI training data practices in the EU. The group criticizes Meta’s reliance on “legitimate interest” instead of user consent, claiming non-compliance with GDPR.
Affected: Meta, EU users, Irish data protection authorities

Keypoints

  • noyb has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta over its AI training data collection practices in the EU.
  • Meta plans to use public user data for AI models without explicit opt-in consent, raising privacy concerns.
  • The advocacy group argues that Meta’s approach violates GDPR laws, especially regarding user consent and opt-out rights.
  • Despite legal challenges, Meta continues with its AI training plans, relying on “legitimate interest” as a legal basis.
  • Previous cases show regulatory scrutiny on Meta and other companies over data collection and consent procedures in Europe.

Read More: https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/meta-to-train-ai-on-eu-user-data-from.html