Facebook AI Stories: Everything You Need to Know

Updated on April 13, 2023

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Head of Marketing @ Vista Social

Published April 11, 2023

Facebook AI Stories: Everything You Need to Know
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Facebook AI stories are a great way to streamline the storytelling process, especially for those times when you want to post a story quickly and efficiently.

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If you’re not familiar with the feature, let’s dive into what it is and how it works!

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What are Facebook AI stories?

Facebook AI stories, also known as ready-made stories, are pre-made suggestions for your story that use metadata from your photos.

If you’ve granted Facebook access to your camera roll, you’ll automatically have basic recommendations enabled.

Facebook AI stories may be based on:

  • when you took your photos or videos
  • where you took them
  • which photos or videos you’ve favorited

Plus, they also take into consideration the type of photo, such as panorama, time-lapse, front-facing, and more.

But that’s not all! There are also advanced Facebook AI stories that use machine learning to evaluate the content of your photos, resulting in higher-quality suggestions.

These advanced stories use the same metadata as basic ones but add more data, such as what’s in your photos (like food, animals, or the presence of people) and the image quality of your photos.

It’s important to note that AI stories process and store on your device, and Facebook doesn’t share the metadata and machine learning results about your photos until you select the story for upload.

Plus, you can toggle ready-made stories on and off and switch between basic and advanced modes at any time.

How can Facebook AI stories benefit my social media strategy?

AI stories can be a game-changer for your social media strategy, especially when used in conjunction with a tool like Vista Social’s story scheduling and planning features.

Here are just a few ways that Facebook AI stories can benefit your social media strategy:

Save time and effort

With Facebook AI stories, you can quickly and easily create engaging stories without spending hours crafting them from scratch.

By using Facebook’s metadata and machine learning capabilities, you can create high-quality stories with minimal effort, leaving you more time to focus on other aspects of your social media strategy.

Boost engagement

AI stories are designed to be engaging and eye-catching, which can help boost your audience’s interest in your content.

By using Facebook’s suggestions and machine learning capabilities, you can create stories that are tailored to your audience’s preferences, resulting in higher engagement and more interactions.

Stand out from the crowd

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In today’s crowded social media landscape, it’s important to find ways to stand out from the competition.

Facebook AI stories can help you do just that by offering a unique and innovative way to tell your brand’s story.

By leveraging Facebook’s metadata and machine learning capabilities, you can create stories that are tailored to your brand’s voice and tone, helping you stand out from the crowd.

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How to enable or disable ready-made stories?

To enable or disable ready-made stories, simply follow these steps:

  1. Open Facebook on your device and tap “Create Story” at the top of your feed.
  2. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. Toggle the switch next to “ready-made stories” to turn it on or off.

It’s that simple! If you have ready-made stories enabled, Facebook will automatically suggest photos and videos for your story based on the metadata from your camera roll.

This includes information like when your photos were taken, where they were taken, and even the type of photo (such as panorama, time-lapse, front-facing, and more).

How to use a ready-made story?

Ready-made stories are a great way to streamline the storytelling process on Facebook, but how do you actually use them?

We’re here to help! Follow these simple steps to get started:

  1. Open Facebook on your device and tap “Create Story” at the top of your feed.
  2. Swipe left and right on the available Ready-Made Stories in your Camera Roll.
  3. Choose the one you like and tap on it.
  4. Add any text, filters, or other options you’d like to your story.
  5. Tap the “…” icon in the bottom left corner to change your story audience (example: Public, Friends).
  6. Tap “Your Story” to share your story with your audience.

And that’s it! Using AI stories is a breeze and can save you time and effort in crafting the perfect story for your audience.

Whether you’re a social media newbie or a seasoned pro, this feature is sure to come in handy!

Facebook ready-made stories FAQ

Who can see my Facebook Story?

When creating a Facebook Story, you can choose who can see it by selecting your audience. You have the option to share your Story with the public, your friends, or a custom audience. Additionally, you can adjust your Story’s privacy settings at any time to ensure it’s only visible to the people you want to share it with.

How can I add music to my Facebook Story?

To add music to your Facebook Story, simply tap the sticker icon in the top right corner of the screen, select the music sticker, and search for the song or artist you want to add. You can also select a specific part of the song to play during your Story.

What’s the difference between basic and advanced ready-made stories?

Basic ready-made stories are created using metadata about your photos, such as when and where they were taken and what type of photo it is (panorama, time-lapse, front-facing, etc.). Advanced ready-made stories use machine learning to evaluate the content of your photos, resulting in higher-quality suggestions. These advanced stories take into account the objects in your photos, such as food, animals, or people, as well as the image quality of your photos.

How do I switch between basic and advanced ready-made stories?

You can switch between basic and advanced ready-made stories at any time. Simply toggle the switch in the “ready-made stories” section of the Camera Roll, located in the top right corner of the screen.

About the Author

Head of Marketing @ Vista Social

Brittany Garlin serves as the Head of Marketing at Vista Social, the leading social media suite that's pushing the boundaries of innovation. Steering the platform to achieve an impressive milestone of over 2 million connected social profiles, Brittany's expertise has been acknowledged in a recent appearance on the Social Pros podcast, where she discussed making marketing to marketers more human-centered. With a knack for strategic disruption, Brittany also redefines what it means to be a woman in the tech sector. Her thought leadership is frequently highlighted in prestigious outlets like Forbes and HubSpot.

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