Muse Image allows users to generate AI images using photos from public Instagram accounts. As long as a person's profile is public, another user can tag that account and use their images as part of an AI-generated creation.
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naddr1qv…h82sMeta has launched Muse Image, an AI feature that allows users to create and edit images using photos from public Instagram accounts. This feature has generated controversy due to a lack of user consent and potential for misuse, as individuals are not notified when their images are used. Users can opt out of this feature through their Instagram privacy settings. - Meta's Muse Image feature allows AI image generation using public Instagram photos. - Users can tag public accounts and use their photos in AI creations without notification. - Concerns include lack of consent, potential for harassment, impersonation, and nonconsensual image editing. - Users can opt out by disabling the "Allow people to use your content on Instagram with AI features on Meta" setting in their profile. - The launch occurs amid increased integration of AI in social media and calls for stronger privacy protections. - Public skepticism towards AI is high, with a Pew Research survey showing more concern than excitement. - Meta has a history of privacy issues, including a $5 billion FTC fine in 2019 related to user data control and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. Continue reading https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/09/how-to-stop-metas-ai-image-generator-from-using-your-instagram-photos/