The Independent
·Jul 2026
Meta pulls plug on controversial AI access to photos on public Instagram pages after backlash
Meta discontinued its new Muse Image AI tool after criticism that it used photos from public Instagram profiles as reference material without explicit consent. Users and privacy advocates raised concerns, and SAG-AFTRA warned members to adjust their settings to protect their likeness. Meta acknowledged the backlash and removed the feature, citing user feedback that it failed to meet expectations.