The Public Got So Mad at Meta’s New AI Photo Tool That It’s Scrapped Already

AI Today Summary
Meta launched an AI photo generation feature that automatically used face data from public Instagram accounts without explicit consent, leading to significant public backlash. Within just over three days, Meta removed the feature following criticism from users and organizations like SAG-AFTRA, which emphasized the need for clear opt-in consent for such uses. This incident reflects ongoing challenges in AI product releases related to privacy and consent.
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