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Meta deactivates feature that let you generate AI images of any public Instagram account
Meta has discontinued its Muse Image feature, which enabled users to create AI images by tagging any public Instagram account. This capability raised considerable privacy concerns, as users had to actively opt-out to prevent their content from being used without consent. The decision to remove the feature follows negative feedback indicating it failed to protect user control over their public posts.
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Published 11 Jul 2026, 02:25 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Muse Image allowed generation of AI images from tagged public Instagram accounts.
- Users needed to opt-out to prevent their content from being used.
- The feature faced heavy criticism and was considered intrusive.
- Meta stated that user feedback indicated the feature 'missed the mark.'
- The deactivation aims to enhance user control and privacy.
Interesting facts
- The feature's design required explicit user action to prevent misuse.
- Feedback led to a rapid policy reversal by Meta.
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