Facebook under fire for its facial recognition AI amid claims it scans EVERY photo

Facebook has come under fire for its controversial facial recognition technology. The social media giant primarily uses it to assist in tagging users in photos, but consumer groups and advocates say it may violate users' privacy, according to the New York Times. The scrutiny comes as Facebook continues to grapple with the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Facebook has come under fire for its controversial facial recognition technology. Privacy advocates have specifically taken issue with how Facebook markets its facial recognition technology, telling users that it can'help protect you from a stranger using your photo to impersonate you.' Proponents of the technology say it can even be an effective tool for spotting criminals.