Meta is testing a new opt in feature that uploads recent camera roll photos to the cloud for AI powered suggestions
With your permission Facebook can analyze unpublished images to generate creative ideas like collages recaps and themed content
Meta’s AI terms allow analysis of faces objects and timestamps in those photos while claiming not to use them to train models yet
Unlike Google Photos which explicitly excludes personal content from AI training Meta has not clarified whether these private images may be used in future training
Uploaded media is stored temporarily users can opt out triggering deletion of cloud copies after 30 days though older images may persist longer
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The test is limited to users in the US and Canada accessible when creating Stories via a prompt asking for permission
Settings labeled camera roll sharing suggestions include toggles to enable camera roll suggestions and cloud processing independently
Privacy advocates warn that accessing unpublished personal images for AI features raises significant consent and usage transparency concerns
Until Meta clarifies how private photos will be used and secured users should carefully review AI permissions and leave the feature disabled if unsure.
