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Meta Pulls Instagram AI Image Tool

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Meta is discontinuing its AI image generation feature for Instagram users just days after its launch due to widespread user criticism over privacy concerns. The feature allowed users to create images from public Instagram posts. Meta cited user feedback for the decision.

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Meta Removes AI Image Feature After Instagram Photo Criticism

- Meta has removed an AI image generation feature after facing criticism for using public Instagram photos. - The feature, part of Meta AI's Muse Image tool, automatically referenced public Instagram photos without explicit user consent. - Critics, including actors' unions, raised privacy concerns, prompting Meta to disable the function.