11 Jul, 07:25··

Meta Halts Controversial Image AI

RTL Nieuws

Meta stopped a new AI feature called 'Muse Image'. The feature made images based on other Instagram users' photos. This happened after many people said it was a privacy problem.

The AI feature, 'Muse Image', was created by Meta, the company that owns Instagram. It allowed users to generate images using photos from other Instagram users. Critics said this violated people’s privacy. Meta quickly removed the feature after receiving negative feedback. The feature only operated for a few days before being shut down.

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Highlights

Meta Stopped New AI Feature

Meta stopped a new AI feature called 'Muse Image' due to criticism.

AI Feature Generated Images

The AI feature created images based on other users' Instagram photos.

Privacy Concerns Raised

Critics said Meta was violating user privacy with the feature.

Meta Reversed Decision Quickly

Meta quickly stopped and then restarted the AI feature.

Feature Removed Due to Misuse

The feature was removed because of concerns about data privacy and AI misuse.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Meta stopped a new AI feature called 'Muse Image'.
  • The feature generated images from Instagram user posts.
  • The decision followed significant criticism.
  • Meta reversed its decision quickly after feedback.
Sources disagree
The legality of using user images.

Meta was violating privacy by using images without permission.

NU.nl, RTL Nieuws, NOS Nieuws, New

The feature was not necessarily violating privacy, as it was intended for a specific purpose.

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