Meta has unveiled a new AI feature that would allow Facebook to access users’ entire camera rolls. The system is designed to analyse locally stored photos in order to provide automatic editing suggestions before images are uploaded to the platform. Meta stressed that the function is optional and requires explicit user consent.
According to the company, the AI can deliver not only basic adjustments such as lighting and colour correction but also more advanced transformations like generating alternative backgrounds. Since the tool works by scanning full camera rolls, the management of personal data has become a central concern. While Meta underlined that the feature is strictly opt-in, it raises privacy risks as personal photos often contain highly sensitive information.
Overall, the initiative highlights Meta’s broader strategy of using AI to drive deeper personalisation of the user experience. While the feature could enable automated editing of entire photo libraries, the associated data governance risks and transparency demands suggest that its large-scale adoption may trigger significant public debate.
Sources:
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Elissa Welle
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Chris Smith
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Sarah Perez
