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Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
Meta has disabled a new Instagram feature that allowed users to create AI-generated images using content from public accounts by tagging them. The feature faced backlash because it used public content without account owners' permission. Meta aimed to provide a creative tool but paused it to address concerns.
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Meta may need to rethink AI content policies to maintain user trust and comply with regulations.
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Companies should carefully consider user consent before deploying AI features using personal content.
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Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
Meta has disabled a new Instagram feature that allowed users to create AI-generated images using content from public accounts by tagging them. The feature faced backlash because it used public content without account owners' permission. Meta aimed to provide a creative tool but paused it to address concerns.
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Meta turns off the Instagram feature that let users make AI deepfakes of public accounts
Meta has disabled a new Instagram feature that allowed users to create AI-generated images using content from public accounts by tagging them. The feature faced backlash because it used public content without account owners' permission. Meta aimed to provide a creative tool but paused it to address concerns.
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