Facebook buys emotion detection start-up FacioMetrics

Facebook buys emotion detection start-up FacioMetrics, Facebook has acquired FacioMetrics, an emotion detection start-up, to help its artificial intelligence (AI) research into building facial gesture controls. FacioMetrics developed an app called Intraface that can detect seven different emotions in people’s faces. Intraface app will feature Gesture-based controls, recognize facial expressions and

perform related actions.

iv .The social media giant Facebook will use FacioMetrics to enhance its Snapchat selfie Lens-style augmented reality face masks that are making their way into its videos and Live broadcasts.

v. The style of communication is changing on social network and things like masks and other effects allow people to express themselves in fun and creative ways. Faciometrics will help bring more fun effects to photos and videos and build even more engaging sharing experiences on Facebook.