Have you ever used fal.ai for your project, only to assume that your uploaded images are deleted once you’re done with them? Think again. I recently discovered a shocking truth that made me question the service’s reliability.
In reality, fal.ai never deletes what you upload. Yes, you read that right. Despite their deletion policy claiming otherwise, the truth is that your images are stored in public-facing URLs, accessible to anyone who has the link.
I stumbled upon this issue while evaluating fal.ai for a project. As I dug deeper, I found that this is a common complaint among users, with many expressing their frustration on Discord. The team seems to be unaware of the issue, which is even more concerning.
## The Deletion Logic Flaw
The problem lies in the flawed deletion logic. When you delete an image from the website, it appears to be gone, but in reality, the link remains active. This means that anyone who has saved the link can still access the image, even after it’s been ‘deleted’.
I was shocked to find that some images have been up for over a year, despite being ‘deleted’ from the platform. This raises serious concerns about data privacy and security.
## The Consequences
This loophole can have serious consequences for businesses that rely on fal.ai for their projects. If you’re planning to use their service, you can’t provide any guarantee to your clients about the security of their data. This is a huge liability that can’t be ignored.
## A Word of Caution
If you’re considering using fal.ai, be aware of this issue. Make sure you understand the risks involved and take necessary precautions to protect your data. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
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*Further reading: fal.ai’s deletion policy*