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Mint
2 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Facebook wants your photos to train its AI and create edits, even if you don't upload them
Facebook is asking users for access to their phone's camera roll in order to suggest AI edited versions of their pictures, even for the ones that haven't been uploaded to the social media platform yet. According to a Techcrunch report, the new feature is being suggested to Facebook users while creating a new Story where a screen pop up asks them if they would like to opt into 'cloud processing' to allow for creative suggestions. Once the users click on 'Allow', they would give Facebook the right to generate new ideas from their camera roll including collages, recaps, AI restylings or photo themes. The company states that in order for the feature to work it will upload media from the camera roll to its servers on an 'ongoing basis' depending on information like time, location or themes. Facebook further states that by agreeing to Meta's AI Terms of Service, users allow their media and facial features to be analyzed by an AI and the company will use date and the prescence of people or objects in the images to generate creative ideas. 'once shared, you agree that Meta will analyze those images, including facial features, using AI. This processing allows us to offer innovative new features, including the ability to summarize image contents, modify images, and generate new content based on the image,' Meta's AI terms state. The same terms state that Meta AI has the right to 'retain and use' any personal information shared by the users in order to personalize its AI outputs. It also states that the social media giant can review users' interactions with its AI including conversations and those reviews will be conducted by humans. Reportedly, Meta doesn't give much clarity on what it considers personal information apart from saying that it includes 'information you submit as Prompts, Feedback, or other Content.' Notably, Meta has previously also confirmed that it used data published on Facebook and Instagram since 2007 in order to train its generative AI models.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Time of India
Instagram starts testing report feature: Here's what it means for users
Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature X-like which will enable users to share content directly to their main feed. According to a report Techcrunch, Instagram is working on a 'repost' feature which will allow users to post content directly to their main feed. For years, Instagram users have relied on workarounds, such as third-party apps or sharing posts to their ephemeral Stories, to amplify content from other accounts. The introduction of a native reposting tool would streamline this process, making it much easier for users to share public posts and Reels directly with their followers. How Instagram's upcoming repost feature will work The new feature enables users to reshare both their own posts and those of others, making it easier to amplify content without relying on third-party apps or workarounds. While Instagram already allows users to share posts to Stories or via direct messages, this update brings reposting to the forefront of the app's core experience. While the feature is currently being trialed with a select group of users, an official support page already provides details on its functionality. When a user reposts content, their followers "may see what you reposted in their feeds," and these reposts will also appear in a dedicated "reposts" tab on the user's profile. Importantly, users will also have the option to control whether others can repost their content. For content creators, the official repost feature could be a significant boon, offering an improved way to gain wider reach and ensure proper attribution for their work, addressing a common issue where viral content is often shared without credit to the original poster. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
TechCrunch
05-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Collibra acquires data access startup Raito
Collibra, a data governance platform based in Brussels, is the latest enterprise to acquire a data company in order to expand its offerings in the age of AI. On Thursday, Collibra announced its acquisition Raito, a data access startup founded in 2021. Raito, also located in Brussels, helps companies manage which employees and customers have access to internal data. Collibra declined to comment on the terms of the deal. Raito previously raised $4 million in venture funding from investors, including Dawn Capital, Crane Venture Partners, and Collibra itself. Collibra founder and CEO Felix Van de Maele told TechCrunch that while managing data access is not a new problem for enterprises, it is becoming a bigger headache for data teams as more departments seek access for AI agents and workflow automation. 'We heard from our customers and large organizations that managing data access at scale has become a really big problem,' Van de Maele said. 'That's why the traditional approaches just don't scale anymore. They're too brittle. They're manual workflows, [based on] static policies.' Van de Maele added that Collibra already has a similar product, Collibra Protect, that touches on these access controls but is primarily focused on keeping data private. Raito's tech will help Collibra bolster and automate that offering. Raito isn't the only company focused on data access. Legacy enterprises like SailPoint and SecureAuth are just a few of the companies also offering data access tools. Van de Maele said buying Raito was the right choice for the company, as opposed to partnering with a legacy player, because Raito is cloud-native and built for the current AI moment. Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW That Raito was founded by former Collibra employees didn't hurt either. 'We also [were] looking for teams that want to continue to build, right? It's not the end for this,' Van de Maele said. 'It is just really the beginning of this journey.' This is just the latest acquisition of a data company aimed at addressing a data governance void as companies look to shore up their stack to adapt to AI innovation. Last week, Salesforce announced its intent to acquire Informatica for the same reason. Earlier in May, both Alation and ServiceNow made similar acquisitions. Van de Maele added that advancements in AI have made people realize just how fragmented their data stacks have become, as many players had flooded the market over the last decade with single-point data solutions. 'That fragmentation of governance . . .has really become a big problem, and so that's why we were excited to kind of acquire Raito and really make it part of Collibra, our unified governance platform for data and AI,' Van de Maele said. Collibra was founded in 2008 as an early player to the data governance sector. The company has since raised nearly $600 million in venture capital from firms including Index Ventures, Sequoia and Tiger Global, among others. The company works with enterprises that include Heineken, Credit Suisse, and SAP.
TechCrunch
04-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Apple names 2025 Design Awards winners
Days before its Worldwide Developer Conference 2025 (WWDC), Apple has named the winners and finalists of its 2025 Design Awards for apps. This year's winners and finalists mostly include indie apps and startups, and contrary to the trend everywhere else, generative AI apps are noticeably missing from the list. This is the second year in a row Apple has skipped AI-centric apps for its awards. The company did highlight some apps with AI features, though, including Speechify (won in the Inclusivity category), and music creation and editing app Moises (both are venture-backed startups). Unsurprisingly, Apple focuses more on how developers have used its tools to build better experiences. The company named 12 winners (one app and one game in each) across six categories: Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, and Social Impact. In its list of finalists this year, Apple highlighted a large number of apps and games from small developers around the world. From @Apple: "Speechify is more than a great app; it's a critical resource that helps people live their lives." A big thanks to our friends @Apple & proud the @SpeechifyAI team for winning this year's 2025 Apple Design Award in the lead up to WWDC. — Rohan Pavuluri (@RPavuluri) June 3, 2025 Watch Duty, which helped share information during California wildfires, won the award in the social impact category. Meanwhile, M13-backed developer prototyping tool Play was awarded the best app in the innovation category. Huge news — Play has won the Apple Design Award for Innovation! To be recognized by @Apple — the company whose platforms have inspired so much of what we're building — is an incredible honor. Immensely proud of our incredible team and so grateful to all the designers, teams,… — Play (@createwithplay) June 3, 2025 Here is the full list of winners: Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW Delight and Fun Inclusivity Innovation Interaction Social Impact Visuals and Graphics
TechCrunch
03-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Adobe launches beta version of its Photoshop app on Android
Android users can now download Photoshop for mobile. Adobe announced on Tuesday that it's releasing the beta version of its Android Photoshop app, four months after the company launched its iPhone app. The app offers a similar set of editing tools as the desktop version, including layering and masking, but is optimized for mobile screens. During the initial beta period, users will be able to access the app's features for free. These features include the ability to combine and blend images using tools like selections, layers, and masks. Users can also use AI features like 'Generative Fill' to add or transform elements. Parts of images can be quickly removed or replaced using the 'Tap Select' tool, and users get access a library of free Adobe Stock assets, as well as control layers and effects with blend modes and adjustment layers. Users can also get rid of distractions with the 'Spot Healing Brush' and refine images with the 'Remove' and 'Clone Stamp tools.' 'Object Select' and 'Magic Want' features allow users to make more precise selections. Image Credits:Adobe Adobe said it plans to bring additional capabilities to the app soon. By bringing Photoshop to mobile, Adobe is looking to attract new users, especially younger ones who are used to using their phones for creative purposes. As for people who already use Photoshop, Adobe says the mobile app makes the service more accessible for those who prefer to work on their phones. Photoshop on Android (beta) is now available for devices running Android 11 or later, with a minimum of 6GB of RAM. Adobe notes that 8GB or more is recommended for optimal performance. Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW Unlike the Android app, the iPhone app launched with both free and paid features. Photoshop for iPhone also integrates with Photoshop on the web, for a fee. It's unknown when Adobe plans to bring this capability to the Android app.
