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Meta kills Muse Image feature that let anyone generate AI photos of Instagram users without consent

Meta has shut down its Muse Image AI feature following backlash over its controversial consentless image generation capabilities. The tool allowed users to create AI-generated images of public Instagram accounts simply by mentioning their username, raising significant privacy concerns. Meta acknowledged the feature "missed the mark" and was removed days after its announcement.

The Decoder·Jul 12, 2026

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