The article debunks a viral hoax on Instagram claiming that Meta (formerly Facebook) has made a change to its privacy policy that allows the company to use people’s photos and information for AI training. The hoax, which has been circulating since 2012, urges users to copy and paste a message to protect their privacy. However, experts say that the message is a hoax and that sharing it does not change Meta’s data policies. The article explains that Meta’s terms of service already allow the company to use user data for various purposes, including AI training, and that users agree to these terms when they sign up. The hoax message is a form of ‘copypasta,’ which refers to blocks of text that are copied and spread across the internet. While the hoax raises valid concerns about data privacy, the article emphasizes the importance of fact-checking viral claims and understanding the actual terms of service of online platforms.
Source: https://time.com/7024218/fact-check-goodbye-meta-ai-privacy-hoax-instagram-viral-copypasta/