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Meta removes AI feature from Instagram after backlash
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- →Highlights the ethical challenges in AI tool deployment.
- →Demonstrates the importance of user consent in AI applications.
- →Reflects ongoing scrutiny of AI misuse on social media platforms.
Meta has removed a controversial AI feature from Instagram that allowed users to modify photos from public accounts without notifying the original poster. The feature was part of the Muse Image AI toolset, introduced by Meta Superintelligence Labs. It faced backlash for potential misuse, particularly in generating unauthorized images. Meta's decision to retract the feature highlights the challenges in balancing innovation with user privacy and ethical considerations. The company acknowledged the feedback and removed the feature to address concerns.
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