Meta allows users to opt out of using visual data from its smart glasses for AI training. The change prevents images from being reviewed by contractors and addresses ongoing privacy concerns.
However, images captured during AI interactions were stored and sometimes reviewed even though they do not appear in the user's camera roll.
Audio interactions with Meta AI can still be used for training and review, though users retain the ability to delete those recordings manually.
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