Facebook is testing a new feature that lets Meta AI access photos saved on your phone, even if you haven’t posted them yet.
According to Tech Crunch, the feature shows up when you create a Story. A prompt asks if you want to turn on “cloud processing,” which uploads selected photos to Meta’s servers. If you agree, Meta AI can suggest things like collages, themed recaps, or AI-edited versions of your photos.
Meta says these suggestions are only visible to you and won’t be used for ads. But if you opt in, you accept Meta’s AI Terms of Service. This allows the company to analyze faces, objects, and other details in your photos.
Right now, the test is only available in the US and Canada. If you’re part of the test, you can manage the feature in Facebook’s settings under “Camera roll sharing suggestions.” You can turn off both the photo suggestions and cloud processing at any time.
This test gives Meta access to more personal content than before, raising new questions about privacy and how AI uses your data.
The feature is optional, but it highlights a growing issue: how much control users have over their data as AI tools become more common.
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