TechCrunch·3 min read·medium
Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash
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Lucas Ropek
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Meta has removed a new Instagram AI feature that allowed users to generate images by referencing public accounts without explicit permission. The decision follows significant backlash from users, talent agencies, and privacy advocates concerned about potential misuse and deepfake creation.
Meta has axed a controversial feature that allowed users to modify photos from public Instagram accounts using AI. The feature, which was rolled out earlier this week along with a batch of other AI tools, “missed the mark” and is no longer available, according to the company.
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