Meta Might Be Accessing Your Camera Roll Without Permission — Here's the Fix

Tom's Guide·Aug 27

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There are concerns that meta may be accessing users' camera rolls without permission. Some outlets are advising users to check and update their privacy settings to protect their photos, while others are warning about the potential risks of giving apps full access to photos. It is unclear whether meta is secretly scanning camera rolls, but the company is reportedly seeking access to users' photos for its ai technology.

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