Meta announced on February 10 that Facebook is rolling out multiple AI-powered new features that allow users to express themselves in more fun ways. These updates includeAnimated stickerStories’Photo Style Remake Tooland text postsAnimated background。
Facebook AI’s New Feature: Animate Avatars and Stories
Animated avatar
The new animated profile picture feature can bring static photos to life, making the person in the photo look like they’reWaving, making a heart gesture, or putting on a party hatFacebook recommends using a clear single-person front-facing photo for the best results. Photos can be selected directly from your phone’s gallery or existing images on the platform. Meta plans to continuously add more animation effect options throughout this year.
Stories & Memories Restyle Tool
Facebook added [something] to Stories and Memories「Restylefeature, which uses Meta AI to redesign the style of user-uploaded photos. After uploading a photo, users can click Restyle and choose from preset themes, including:
- Anime style（Anime）
- Illustration style（Illustrated）
- Dreamy Glow（Glowy）
- Ethereal elegance（Ethereal）
You can also adjust the atmosphere, lighting, colors, and even change the background to scenes like a beach or city skyline.
Animated Text Post Background
Facebook is also gradually rolling out animated background features for text posts. Tap the brand new rainbow “A” icon, and users can choose from a variety of static and animated backgrounds, such asFalling leaves swirl in the windorWaves rollingMake your posts stand out more in the feed. Seasonal backgrounds are also coming soon.
Meta’s strategy to win over younger users
Facebook has approximately 2.1 billion daily active usersbut has been working hard in recent years to attract and retain younger users. These AI features are clearly designed for Gen Z, aiming to keep the platform appealing through more personalized and interactive experiences. Previously, Facebook had already rolled out several youth-focused updates, including a brand-new redesign, friend-specific feeds, custom display names in groups, and even an attempt to revive the “poke” feature. Following Meta’s usual practice, these features will roll out globally in stages, so users in Taiwan likely don’t have access yet, but there’s something to look forward to.
Source: Official Facebook Announcement
Source: KOCPC Chinese