Overview

• Users must submit the opt-out form by May 27 to block Meta’s access to their public Facebook and Instagram posts for AI training
• Opting out after the deadline only stops future data collection and does not remove already acquired information
• The process involves accessing the Privacy Center in Facebook or Instagram, clicking “oppose,” and providing the email linked to the account
• Public posts, stories, reels and comments are eligible for exclusion while private messages on WhatsApp and Messenger remain protected
• Consumer associations have raised GDPR compliance concerns and several legal challenges are in progress