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Meta Pulls AI Image Feature From Instagram Days After Launch

meta aiRemember that new feature Meta announced last week that let people use public Instagram posts and reels to generate AI content? It didn't last long. Meta pulled the feature from Instagram late on Friday, following widespread criticism over privacy concerns.

"Our intent was to provide a useful creative tool and to give people control over whether their public ​content could be referenced in this way," Meta said in a statement. "We've ​heard the feedback that this feature missed the mark, so ⁠it's no longer available," the company added.

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9 weeks ago
If only Meta could shoot itself in the head and die.
Score: 29 Votes (Like | Disagree)
9 weeks ago
I hope this AI bubble bursts, it is so annoying on so many levels.
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9 weeks ago
Good. No one asked for this.
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
9 weeks ago
A bad idea never dies. Expect them to try again, more quietly, in 6 months.
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9 weeks ago
I wish Meta would pull Meta
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9 weeks ago

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