Here's How To Block Meta From Using Your Instagram Pictures For Its AI
Meta has removed an Instagram AI feature following widespread criticism and professional union intervention regarding the use of user photos.
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Meta removed the AI feature on Instagram following widespread backlash over privacy concerns. Guidance on opting out of the tool was widely shared across media outlets.
Epilogue added 44d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
The platform has responded by removing the feature following backlash concerning user consent and privacy. Coverage from TechCrunch, Variety, Forbes, and The Guardian highlights a coordinated push to inform users on how to opt out of data usage for AI training.
SAG-AFTRA has publicly advised its members to take action to protect their likeness from the technology, while various news outlets provided instructional steps for disabling the data-sharing feature. It is unclear if or when the feature will return in a modified form.
Future updates will likely clarify Meta’s policy adjustments following the removal of the tool.
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The reporting (13)
- Meta removes controversial AI feature on Instagram after backlash TechCrunch · 46d ago
- Here's how to stop Meta's new AI model from using your Instagram pics KOCO · 46d ago
- Here's how to stop Meta's new AI model from using your Instagram pics KCCI · 46d ago
- SAG-AFTRA Slams Meta AI for Using Your Instagram Photos, Says Opt Out Variety · 47d ago
- Meta's new AI image maker draws fire over consent Axios · 47d ago
- Meta’s Muse Image AI Tool—Here’s How To Opt Out Forbes · 47d ago
- SAG-AFTRA Recommends Members Opt-Out Of Meta’s AI Feature: “Take Action To Protect Your Likeness” Deadline · 47d ago
- How to stop new Meta AI model from using your Instagram pics KTLA · 47d ago
- Instagram’s AI image generator alarms privacy experts The Guardian · 47d ago
- Meta's new AI image generator may use your Instagram photos. Here's how to opt out NBC Bay Area · 47d ago
- Don’t want Meta using your IG photos for AI? Here’s what you can do USA Today · 47d ago
- How to stop Meta’s AI image generator from using your Instagram photos TechCrunch · 47d ago
- Here's How To Block Meta From Using Your Instagram Pictures For Its AI Engadget · 47d ago
The obvious questions
Why was the Meta AI feature removed?
The feature was removed following backlash regarding the use of Instagram photos for AI training and concerns over user consent.
What is SAG-AFTRA's position?
SAG-AFTRA has recommended that members opt out of the feature to protect their likeness.
What is the name of the AI tool involved?
The tool is identified in coverage as Muse.
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