Meta Halts AI Integration with Instagram Photos After Three Days Amid Backlash

Meta discontinued a new feature allowing AI-generated images based on public Instagram accounts just three days after its launch, citing privacy and copyright concerns. The tool, part of Meta's Muse Image AI model, enabled users to generate images from public profiles without explicit consent, sparking criticism for lacking opt-in mechanisms. Users and industry groups, including Hollywood actors and the SAG-AFTRA union, condemned the feature, with some praising Meta's decision to withdraw it as a responsible move amid widespread concerns over unauthorized digital replication.