The Actual News

Stay informed without the news wearing you out.

Meta's new motto: we care about privacy

Meta's new motto: we care about privacy

Summary

Meta is changing its approach to focus more on protecting user privacy in its new AI products, including the virtual assistant Muse. The company plans to give users control over their personal data, with options that prevent even Meta from accessing certain information.

Key Facts

  • Meta’s AI assistant, Muse, offers users their own private virtual machine to keep data secure.
  • CEO Mark Zuckerberg said people should have a fully private mode where no one can access their data.
  • Privacy features started in apps like WhatsApp and are expanding to other Meta apps and devices.
  • By default, Muse users’ data can still be used to train AI models, but they can choose to opt out.
  • Meta plans to fund Muse partly through paid subscription levels, with a free version available.
  • Some privacy concerns remain over Meta’s devices with microphones and cameras.
  • Meta’s past business relied heavily on collecting user data for targeted ads.
  • The shift to privacy aims to help Meta compete with other AI assistants by building user trust.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.

Monday's biggest stories, one calm email.