Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash
Meta has withdrawn a new AI image generation feature that allowed users to create content using images from public Instagram accounts. The company admitted the feature missed the mark following significant user backlash regarding privacy and consent.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing tension between rapid AI deployment and user privacy concerns, forcing tech giants to reconsider their development strategies.
Image source, EPA By Kali Hays Technology reporter Published 13 minutes ago Meta has abruptly taken down a new feature that allowed people to use its artificial intelligence (AI) tool to make fake images from user content on Instagram.
The feature was part of a broad rollout of Muse Image, a new AI image generation tool Meta released on Tuesday as part of Meta AI, the company’s chatbot.
It allowed Meta AI users to tag public-facing accounts on Instagram and quickly use content on those accounts to create AI-generated or altered content and images.
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