Meta’s AI to Automate Privacy and Risk Checks in Instagram, WhatsApp

Discover how Meta plans to automate 90% of its product updates’ risk assessments with AI for faster releases and better data privacy compliance.
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Meta’s AI to Automate Privacy and Risk Checks in Instagram, WhatsApp
How is Meta enhancing product updates with AI-powered risk assessments? As of 2025, Meta is leveraging advanced AI systems to automate up to 90% of its product privacy and risk assessments across apps like Instagram and WhatsApp. This bold move addresses rising concerns around data privacy and digital compliance while enabling faster product rollouts. According to sources reviewed by NPR, this initiative aligns with a 2012 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) agreement mandating thorough privacy evaluations for product updates—until now, these reviews were conducted manually by human experts.                        Image Credits:Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto / Getty Images What does this mean for Instagram and WhatsApp updates? Under Meta’s new system, product teams will complete a detailed questionnaire about proposed updates or new features. The AI will then deliver an almost instant risk evaluation, highlighting potential data privacy concerns, regulatory risks, and compliance issues. This system …