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Meta ditches Muse Image AI feature because it ‘misses the mark’ on users’ privacy
Meta discontinued an AI feature that allowed users to generate images using content from public Instagram accounts after facing criticism over privacy concerns. The company stated its intent was to provide a creative tool while giving users control over their content's usage, but the feature was criticized, including by a Hollywood union.
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