
Meta has turned off a new Instagram feature that allowed users to generate AI images from public accounts after facing significant backlash. The feature, part of Meta's Muse Image AI model, was criticized for enabling potential misuse without the account owner's consent. Critics argued it could lead to privacy violations and misuse, such as sextortion. Meta initially provided an opt-out option but decided to disable the feature entirely. This incident highlights the ongoing tension between technological innovation and user privacy concerns.
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