Facebook is reportedly asking users for access to their photo galleries in order to provide AI-edited versions of their pictures. This access includes images that users have not yet shared on the social media platform.
According to TechCrunch, this feature is offered to Facebook users when they are creating a new story on the platform. At that moment, a prompt appears, asking if they would like to allow cloud processing in order to receive creative suggestions.
Facebook Wants Access to All Your Gallery Images
Based on the information on this new screen, by clicking the “Allow” option, you give Facebook permission to edit your gallery images using AI to apply creative effects, such as creating collages, visual summaries, AI redesigns, or categorizing photos by theme. According to Facebook, this service continuously uploads the images from your phone’s gallery to its cloud based on metadata like time, location, or subject.
The message also states that only you will be able to see the suggestions, and the images will not be used for advertising targeting. By clicking “Allow,” you also agree to Meta’s AI terms of service.
In this section, it’s mentioned that AI will analyze your gallery files and facial features. The company will also use data such as dates and the presence of people or objects in your photos to generate creative ideas.
These terms mean that Meta and Facebook can use all the images on your device — including those not shared on any Meta platforms — to train their AI. Meta also says it reserves the right to use users’ personal data to personalize its AI outputs.
Additionally, Meta has indicated it may review your interactions with its AI, including conversations, and that such reviews may be conducted by humans.
