evidence: A poorly phrased Instagram sticker won’t prevent Meta from accessing your posts for AI training purposes. Below, we reveal what’s going on and how to stop it. [...] But, here’s the catch: despite your protests, Meta may still use your data to train its AI in some cases, whether you use its platforms or not. This will affect you if you appear in or are mentioned in posts, photos, and captions shared by Instagram and Facebook users. [...] While less common, you could explore legal action against Meta if you believe its use of your data for AI training violates your privacy rights under GDPR. This route is usually for more serious cases and can be expensive, so consulting a lawyer specialising in data privacy is recommended.