Source: PPC Land

Meta (Facebook’s parent company) avoided fines under the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) due to a specific exemption allowing the use of personal data for AI training purposes. The exemption meant that certain data combination practices, which would typically breach DMA rules, were deemed permissible if used solely for AI development.

The article explains that regulators assessed Meta’s data usage and found that the AI training clause applied, shielding the company from potential penalties that could have reached hundreds of millions of euros. The decision has sparked debate over whether the exemption is too broad and may undermine data protection objectives.

Industry observers note that this case could set a precedent for other tech giants operating in the EU, while privacy advocates warn that such carve-outs risk weakening the spirit of digital rights legislation.