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Technology · 3 months ago

Meta might be secretly scanning your phone's camera roll - how to check and turn it off

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Meta might be secretly scanning your phone's camera roll - how to check and turn it off

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Technology · 3 months ago

Some Facebook users have noticed new settings that let Meta analyze and retain your phone's photos. Yes, you read that right.

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And yes. I need to keep WhatsApp for this very purpose.

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