A German court rejected a consumer rights group's attempt to block Meta from training AI using public Facebook and Instagram posts. Meta plans to use EU users' public content for AI training starting May 2025, with an opt-out option. Despite this victory, Meta faces additional legal challenges in Europe, including from Austrian privacy group noyb, which argues Meta's data practices violate GDPR by not requiring explicit consent. The company could potentially face injunctions, class action lawsuits, and financial penalties across Europe, causing investor concern despite the favorable German ruling.