Meta discontinued an AI image generation feature on Instagram following user and industry protests over privacy issues. The tool used public photos to create images, sparking concerns from advocacy groups and entertainment agencies. The company acknowledged the feature's poor reception and has since made it unavailable. Meta intends to develop alternative generative AI tools across its platforms.

Meta discontinued an AI image generation feature on Instagram following user and industry protests over privacy issues. The tool used public photos to create images, sparking concerns from advocacy groups and entertainment agencies. The company acknowledged the feature's poor reception and has since made it unavailable. Meta intends to develop alternative generative AI tools across its platforms.