Facebook’s new AI Mode search gets its info from public posts

Meta is adding an AI Mode to Facebook search that produces AI-generated answers rather than only showing links or category results. The feature can draw on public posts across Meta platforms, and users can ask follow-up questions; Meta is also rolling out AI photo presets and collage suggestions.

The move turns Facebook’s vast archive of user content into a search substrate, mirroring broader industry efforts to make social platforms more conversational and answer-driven. It may improve discovery, but it also raises fresh questions about content consent and how public posts are repurposed for AI features.