Lawsuit says Meta used Facebook and Instagram images to build facial recognition and generative AI without consent

Sep 4, 2026 · Issue 5 · 1 source, 1 article

A lawsuit alleges that Meta used Facebook and Instagram images without consent to build facial recognition and generative AI systems. The law firm Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLP described the complaint.

Who is affected and how

compliance specialist

For AI development based on social media images, a legal basis for processing biometric data must be demonstrated.

citizen

Legal claims can be brought against the use of images posted on social media for training purposes.

Sources

• Lawsuit Accuses Meta of Using Facebook and Instagram Images to Build Facial Recognition and Generative AI Systems Without Consent | Wexler Boley & Elgersma LLPwbe-llp.com · Sep 4, 2026 · magyar

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