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July 13, 2026

Meta Pulls Muse Image Feature That Let Anyone Generate AI…

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

Meta has pulled a feature from its Muse Image model that allowed anyone to generate AI images of other people simply by @-mentioning their public Instagram username. The capability launched with no consent mechanism for the people being depicted, drawing swift and widespread criticism. Meta acknowledged the feature "missed the mark" and removed it within days of its announcement.