Facebook Uses Artificial Intelligence Features to Improve Privacy and Reduce Catfishing

Facebook is using artificial intelligence features that will make users aware when their photos have been posted without permission. The addition could potentially reduce the threat of catfishing or being impersonated online. In an official Facebook blog post, the social media giant said machine learning will help warn individual customers if their likeness has been posted on the site, even if the image hasn't been tagged. Users can then determine whether they want to be tagged or not, and even reach out directly to whomever uploaded the photo and request it be removed. The artificial intelligence features use facial recognition technology in a way that's similar to offering up suggested friends, the company said.