Meta ‘pauses’ AI data collection in EU following Irish DPC request

· Irish Independent ·

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Meta called the decision ‘a step backwards for European innovation’

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photo: Bloomberg 

Adrian Weckler

Technology Editor

Meta has “paused” its AI data collection in Europe after being requested to do so by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC).



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