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Meta Kills Instagram AI Image Feature After Backlash Over Privacy and Actor Rights
mint - companies·Sunday, 12 July 2026
Meta launched a feature this week that let users generate AI images using public Instagram accounts, then pulled it almost immediately after widespread criticism over privacy. Hollywood's SAG-AFTRA union was among those who publicly objected to the move. It is one of the fastest reversals Meta has made on a product rollout.
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This directly affects anyone with a public Instagram profile — their face and likeness could be used by AI without their consent unless platforms are held accountable.
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