Meta restricts UK/EU users from opting out of AI training data use
Meta updated its commercial terms to allow scraping content from business accounts for AI training, but UK and EU users can object through their privacy settings. The change was delayed from October 30 to November 20 after backlash, and Meta later removed the word train from allowed use cases, though data can still be used for advertising and business products. Under GDPR and the AI Act, EU…
Key points
- Meta’s updated terms allow scraping content from business accounts for AI training, delayed to November 20
- UK/EU users can object via privacy settings, but only if their account is based in those regions
- GDPR and the AI Act grant EU users the right to opt out, but Meta’s form may not reflect current location
If You're In the UK or EU, Here's How to Object to Meta's AI Training
404media.co · 28 October 2026
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