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27 Oct

Facebook Allows Facial Recognition to Recover Hacked Accounts

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Facebook and Instagram now use facial video comparison with profile pictures to verify and return accounts to users within a minute. Meta announced it is testing a self-recorded video verification method to help recover accounts. Users may lose access to their Facebook or Instagram accounts due to forgotten passwords, lost devices, or accidentally giving passwords to scammers. Previously, these platforms required identity verification by sending identification documents or certificates with the account holder's name. With the new method, Meta says users can upload a self-recorded facial video, which will then be compared with the profile pictures previously uploaded by the…

25 Jun

Frustration Brews as Meta’s AI Labeling Misfires on Facebook and Instagram

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There's a growing rumble of discontent among Facebook, Instagram, and Threads users. The culprit? Meta's newly implemented "Made with AI" label, intended to flag artificially-generated content, is mistakenly tagging real photographs. This initiative, launched earlier this year, aims to foster transparency by highlighting AI-generated content. However, it seems the system is overzealous. Photographers are finding their carefully edited photos tagged as "Made with AI," sparking concerns and confusion. The source of the issue seems to be the system's sensitivity. Even minor edits using AI-powered tools in programs like Photoshop can trigger the label. Removing a speck of dust or using…