Meta Launches Facebook ‘AI Mode’ That Pulls Answers From Public Posts

Meta said Monday it is introducing a new search feature on Facebook called AI Mode that compiles responses from public content across the service, including posts in Groups and short-form video. The company positioned the tool as a way for people to pose plain-language questions and receive a condensed reply drawn from what others have posted, while also rolling out image-editing presets and new video montage tools aimed at giving users more ways to craft and share media.

AI Mode retrieves material from publicly visible posts, Group threads and Reels clips, then stitches together a short answer rather than showing a list of links. Meta is testing the approach after quietly debuting a Reddit-style app called Forum last month, which offers an “Ask” section that similarly pulls answers from Group conversations. That technique has prompted skepticism among safety and information experts, who warn that summaries based on everyday users’ posts can carry errors or be out of date.

Alongside the search update, Facebook added creative features that let people trim and arrange images into collages, apply transition effects to short videos and use AI-driven photo presets to swap clothing, hair styles and accessories in images. Users can trigger a “Wardrobe” edit from Stories or apply a restyle directly to their profile picture to preview a different look. Those tools are being presented as simple, on-device ways to personalize content without third-party apps.

The release follows a string of recent AI rollouts on Facebook. In February, Meta introduced animated profile features that add motion to static photos. In March, the company began offering automated message replies for sellers on Marketplace. Earlier this month, Meta began providing creators with an AI assistant that suggests optimal posting times and distills audience feedback from comments, based on a creator’s past posts and engagement patterns.

Taken together, the updates reflect a push to deepen user engagement and broaden revenue streams. Meta has also started selling subscription plans for its major apps, with tiers beginning at about $4 a month; company executives have signaled more paid options tied to AI tools could follow. Observers say that bundling exclusive features behind a fee could shift how people use Facebook, but success will hinge on whether the offerings genuinely improve experiences.

Privacy and accuracy questions remain. A public-interest researcher said the move raises moderation burdens because automated summaries can amplify fringe claims if not carefully checked. And a consumer-technology analyst noted there’s a balance: faster, AI-driven answers can be useful, but only if Meta makes clear how the system sources material and corrects mistakes. Users testing AI Mode will likely weigh convenience against those trade-offs in the months ahead.