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Here's how to block Meta from using your Instagram pictures for its AI
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Meta has disabled a feature on Instagram that allowed users to generate AI-created images of public accounts, effectively stopping the platform’s AI image generator from accessing those photos. The removal comes after several days of criticism and backlash over the tool’s ability to produce deep-fake-style visuals.
Written from all 5 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Engadget·Here's how to block Meta from using your Instagram pictures for its AI
- TechCrunch·How to stop Meta’s AI image generator from using your Instagram photos
- TechMeme·Meta says it will discontinue a feature that allowed users to generate images in Meta AI using public Instagram accounts, following days of criticism (Corbin Bolies/Variety)
- The Verge·Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
- TechCrunch·Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash
- Hacker News·Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash
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