Breaking News: Celebrities and 600,000 Others Fooled by Fake Meta AI Message - Don't Fall for This Hoax!
In a shocking turn of events, celebrities like James McAvoy, Ashley Tisdale, and Tom Brady have unknowingly shared a fake "Goodbye Meta AI" message on Instagram, believing it would prevent Facebook and Instagram owner Meta from using their images for AI training. Unfortunately, this is nothing but a hoax.
The truth is, users can opt out of AI training in their account settings, and sharing the message does not change anything. Lead Stories, one of Meta's fact-checking sites, has labeled these messages as false information.
The origin of this trend can be traced back to a Facebook post on September 1, but it wasn't until this week when high-profile accounts started sharing it that the craze took off. Google Trends showed a significant spike in searches for "Goodbye Meta AI" after September 24.
While social media has seen its fair share of copied and pasted messages declaring privacy rights, it is rare to see so many celebrities and users fall for such a hoax. Other social media companies like LinkedIn have faced criticism for similar AI training plans, with LinkedIn recently reversing its decision in the UK.
In conclusion, don't believe everything you see on social media, especially when it comes to protecting your privacy. Always verify information before sharing it, and remember that posting a message won't change your privacy settings. Stay informed and cautious to avoid falling for hoaxes that could potentially harm your online security and privacy.