Newsletter SOMI - July 24th, 2025
This is the newsletter for July 2025 from the Foundation for Market Information Research to its relations, including the participants in its actions, its sympathizers, media professionals and app users.
Jul Thu 24 2025
Meta Declines to Sign EU’s AI Code of Practice
Meta has officially declined to sign the European Union’s voluntary Code of Practice for General-Purpose AI (GPAI), just weeks ahead of the implementation of AI Act. The Code of Practice aims to guide companies in aligning with the AI Act, requiring transparency in model documentation, respecting content rights, and banning the use of pirated data.
Meta’s chief global affairs officer calls the implementation of the legislation "overreach", arguing that it could hinder the development and deployment of advanced AI models in Europe and limit opportunities for European companies seeking to build businesses around these technologies.
SOMI is actively pursuing legal action against Meta in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany to ensure that the rights of consumers and data subjects are respected across Europe. These cases are part of our broader mission to challenge the power of Big Tech and defend the rights of individuals in the digital age.
Source: TechCrunch
Upgrade to New SOMI App by August 1!
We have completely redesigned the SOMI app to give you more control over your online safety and personal data. Important: The old app will be deactivated on August 1st, so be sure to switch over in time.
Good news: all your data and credits will carry over automatically. Just log in with your existing email.
Here's how to get started:
1. Download the new SOMI app – available on App Store and Play Store
2. Log in with your email address – you will receive a secure login link in your inbox. No more passwords, it's safer and simpler.
3. Start exploring the new features and improved interface
4. Now you can delete the old app!
As a thank you, use gift code CBN1J99U in the new app to unlock a special bonus!
Milestone Reached: 100 Certificate Holders
We are pleased to announce that SOMI Litigation Certificates has officially reached a significant milestone: 100 certificate holders. This achievement reflects the growing confidence in SOMI’s mission and commitment to litigate data misuse, and defending fundamental rights and data autonomy. We are deeply grateful for the trust placed in us by our investors.
If you are considering supporting our work through the Litigation Certificates, we invite you to learn more about the opportunity via the link below:
Upcoming
Hearing: Injunction Against Meta in Germany
On Friday, June 13th, SOMI has filed a cease-and-desist injunction in Germany against Meta for unlawfully using personal data from European Facebook and Instagram users to train its AI model, Llama.
An oral hearing is scheduled on Tuesday, August 5th at the Higher Regional Court of Schleswig-Holstein.
SOMI is represented by Spirit Legal in Germany.