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Around 100 French media outlets have filed a €1.4 billion lawsuit against Meta, alleging illegal use of personal data via AI-driven targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The claim cites GDPR violations and significant economic harm to traditional media, with the case filed in France in April 2025.[AI generated]
Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?
The event explicitly involves the use of AI systems by Meta for targeted advertising based on personal data processing. The alleged illegal use of personal data constitutes a violation of fundamental rights under applicable law (GDPR), and the economic harm to media companies is significant. The AI system's role is pivotal in causing these harms. Hence, this meets the criteria for an AI Incident due to violations of rights and economic harm caused by the AI system's use.[AI generated]