More than 600,000 individuals, including celebrities like James McAvoy and Tom Brady, mistakenly shared a hoax claiming they could prevent Meta from using their images for AI training.
Meta has clarified that sharing the 'Goodbye Meta AI' message has no impact on user privacy settings and that individuals can opt out of AI training through their account settings.
The misinformation trend surged after celebrities shared the fake post, leading to increased searches for 'Goodbye Meta AI,' demonstrating how viral misinformation can quickly spread online.
This incident highlights a common phenomenon where social media users attempt to assert their privacy rights through widespread messaging, often without understanding the actual privacy controls available.
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