Meta has suspended services in response to the Brazilian government
Sao Paulo:
Meta Platforms announced Wednesday that it has decided to suspend the use of generative artificial intelligence tools in Brazil in response to government objections to new privacy policies regarding personal data and AI.
WHY IT IS IMPORTANT
With over 200 million people, Brazil is a crucial market for Meta. Brazil has the second largest user base for Meta's WhatsApp after India.
In June, Meta hosted an event in Sao Paulo to launch its first AI-driven ad targeting program for businesses on the popular chat service.
CONTEXT
Earlier this month, Brazil's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) decided to immediately suspend the validity of Meta's new privacy policy regarding the use of personal data to train generative artificial intelligence systems in the country.
According to the Brazilian authority, the ANPD has determined that the company must amend its privacy policy and exclude the section on the processing of personal data for generative AI training.
KEY QUOTE
Meta said in a statement that it has decided to suspend the tools while it continues discussions with the ANPD to address the authority's doubts about generative artificial intelligence.
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