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Meta Pulls AI Image Feature After Privacy Backlash from Instagram Users

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First reported by Now 14 · 8 hours ago

What happened

Meta removed its new AI image creation feature that used public Instagram photos after users and agencies raised privacy and copyright concerns. The company admitted the tool failed to meet expectations and is no longer available.

01Meta withdrew its AI image generation feature shortly after launch due to privacy backlash.
02The tool used public Instagram photos to create new images without notifying account owners.
03Users and agencies, including CAA, raised concerns about privacy, copyright, and misuse.
04Meta acknowledged the feature missed its goal and removed it following user feedback.
05The controversy reflects broader debates on AI use and ethical issues in social media.
06Meta's Muse Image was developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs and integrated with Instagram accounts.

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