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Meta puts a halt to training its generative AI tools in Brazil  | TechCrunch

Jul 19, 2024 - news.bensbites.com
Meta has suspended its AI assistant in Brazil following a ban by the country's National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) on training AI models using personal data from Brazilians. The ANPD cited the risk of serious harm and potential damage to fundamental rights as the reason for the ban and set a daily fine of 50,000 reais for non-compliance. This move disrupts Facebook's efforts to expand its AI products in Brazil, a market of over 200 million people.

In other news, J. Michael Cline, the co-founder of Fandango, died after falling from a Manhattan hotel. Apple announced its upcoming lineup of immersive video content for the Vision Pro, including behind-the-scenes footage of the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend. Meanwhile, the ANPD's decision has led Meta to suspend genAI features previously live in Brazil, while it addresses the authority's concerns.

Key takeaways:

  • Meta has suspended the use of its AI assistant in Brazil after the country's National Data Protection Authority banned the company from training its AI models on personal data from Brazilians.
  • The ANPD has set a daily fine of 50,000 reais for non-compliance with the ban.
  • Meta had previously had to pause plans to train its AI models in Europe and the U.K. due to pushback from the Irish Data Protection Commission.
  • Other news includes the death of Fandango co-founder J. Michael Cline, Apple's announcement of new immersive video content for the Vision Pro, and the suspension of withdrawals from Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX following a security breach.
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