Your Instagram Photos Can Now Be Used By Others—Here's How To Opt Out
Summary
Meta has launched Muse Image, a new AI tool that creates and edits images using photos from public Instagram accounts. Users with public profiles can opt out if they do not want their photos used, but privacy concerns have arisen because people are not notified when their images are used and past AI creations cannot be removed.Key Facts
- Muse Image is an AI model by Meta that generates and edits images based on text prompts and photos.
- It can use photos from public Instagram accounts to create personalized images.
- The feature is currently being introduced in the United States and is built into Meta AI and Instagram apps.
- Users with public Instagram profiles must opt out if they do not want their photos included in Muse Image creations.
- Meta does not notify users when their photos are used to make AI-generated images.
- Opting out only stops future uses; existing AI-generated images using a person’s photos remain online.
- Critics and privacy advocates worry about consent and personal data being used without clear permission.
- Meta describes Muse Image as a tool for creating custom graphics, artworks, and edits combining multiple references.
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